Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Gaston, SC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role supervises frontline officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately amid routine and high‑pressure situations.

Applicants typically need prior supervisory security experience and must meet TSA employment requirements, including background checks and fitness standards.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Must also have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Gaston, SC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role supervises frontline officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately amid routine and high‑pressure situations.

Applicants typically need prior supervisory security experience and must meet TSA employment requirements, including background checks and fitness standards.