Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Jesup, GA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and manage personnel at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and decision-making under fast-moving conditions.

Applicants should have demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to coordinate staffing, communicate clearly, and respond effectively to incidents.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must 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 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Jesup, GA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and manage personnel at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and decision-making under fast-moving conditions.

Applicants should have demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to coordinate staffing, communicate clearly, and respond effectively to incidents.