Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Colfax (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role in Colfax, NC oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently at the airport.

This position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Applicants typically need relevant supervisory and security experience and must meet federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy.

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

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role in Colfax, NC oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently at the airport.

This position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Applicants typically need relevant supervisory and security experience and must meet federal employment requirements.