Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Clarkson, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and manage a team of officers at one or more checkpoints.

You will lead daily security procedures, ensure staffing coverage, and guide performance, while coordinating with airport partners to maintain safe and efficient operations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Clarkson, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and manage a team of officers at one or more checkpoints.

You will lead daily security procedures, ensure staffing coverage, and guide performance, while coordinating with airport partners to maintain safe and efficient operations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.