Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program (Thrift-Sal

Globus

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Wheelwright, KY. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and rotations to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with familiarity in TSA procedures to respond to incidents and manage shifts. This role requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or 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 as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Security procedures knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Wheelwright, KY. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and rotations to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with familiarity in TSA procedures to respond to incidents and manage shifts. This role requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.