Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fort Payne, AL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at one or more checkpoints. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high‑pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations, leadership capability, decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fort Payne, AL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at one or more checkpoints. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high‑pressure situations.