Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lexington, Alabama seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily security operations and staff at screening checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, manage shifts, and coordinate with airport

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current 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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• 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

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lexington, Alabama seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily security operations and staff at screening checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, manage shifts, and coordinate with airport