Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Tullahoma, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise staff at the airport checkpoint. The role includes assigning work, coordinating coverage, and making security-based decisions in line with TSA procedures.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus at least six months in a lead role.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team lead, or supervisor for at least six months.

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 Tullahoma, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise staff at the airport checkpoint. The role includes assigning work, coordinating coverage, and making security-based decisions in line with TSA procedures.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus at least six months in a lead role.