Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cosby, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers and to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations.

You will assign work, supervise checkpoints, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel or similar leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and manage transportation-security operations.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cosby, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers and to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations.

You will assign work, supervise checkpoints, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication.