Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Greenwood to lead and coordinate screening operations at airport checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least a year of specialized supervisory experience, along with six months in a leadership role, and meet the agency's

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Experience should include leadership as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor and the ability to distribute workloads and train employees.
• Review eligibility sections of the active vacancy announcement for TSA-specific requirements.

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 and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Greenwood to lead and coordinate screening operations at airport checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least a year of specialized supervisory experience, along with six months in a leadership role, and meet the agency's