Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sylacauga, AL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, with prior TSA officer roles preferred, and six months of formal leadership experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles (TSO) or Lead TSO.
• At least six months 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 and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sylacauga, AL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, with prior TSA officer roles preferred, and six months of formal leadership experience.