Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Prentiss, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned checkpoint.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts potentially including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime based

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national is required.
• Careful review of the active vacancy announcement and eligibility section may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Security operations

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Prentiss, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned checkpoint.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts potentially including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime based