Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings 

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in La Grange, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening and coordinating staffing across checkpoints.

The STSO will supervise Officers, assign work, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Strong leadership and communication are essential for effective incident response and performance coaching.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• 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, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision of staff

Security operations

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in La Grange, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening and coordinating staffing across checkpoints.

The STSO will supervise Officers, assign work, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Strong leadership and communication are essential for effective incident response and performance coaching.