Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Hayden (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayden, AL-based Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the security screening team, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with scheduling that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising security teams.
• Ability to make quick, high-stakes decisions.
• Strong communication and team coordination skills.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Hayden, AL-based Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the security screening team, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with scheduling that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.