Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Mississippi; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Washington, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at the assigned airport. This role requires strong communication and leadership to manage daily screening, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet the background and physical requirements, and be willing to work varying shifts including

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation‑security operations.
• 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; 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, 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 in Washington, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at the assigned airport. This role requires strong communication and leadership to manage daily screening, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet the background and physical requirements, and be willing to work varying shifts including