Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Laurel Springs, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Typical duties include supervising Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and making TSA-based decisions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as work leader or supervisor.
• Experience related to TSA officer roles and pay-band level.

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

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Laurel Springs, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Typical duties include supervising Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and making TSA-based decisions.