Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Slater-Marietta (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Slater, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving situations. Some shifts, holidays, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility advantages; review the active 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 Slater, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving situations. Some shifts, holidays, and overtime may be required.