Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Milan (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Milan, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise teams at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations, including possible overnight or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need 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.

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

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Milan, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise teams at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations, including possible overnight or weekend shifts.