Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Gresham (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Job Listings in Gresham is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, and respond to security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet TSA eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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
• 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

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

TSA Job Listings in Gresham is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, and respond to security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet TSA eligibility requirements.