Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Owensville, MO, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. The role manages officers, coordinates shifts, and makes security-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation security, thorough knowledge of TSA procedures, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement and have lead experience.
• Review eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security procedures knowledge

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Owensville, MO, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. The role manages officers, coordinates shifts, and makes security-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation security, thorough knowledge of TSA procedures, and strong leadership and communication skills.