Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead & Develop

Transportation Security Jobs; Empire (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement program (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Empire, AL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role focuses on supervising STSOs, coordinating passenger and baggage screening operations, and leading teams to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The position requires evaluating security scenarios, scheduling coverage, and ensuring high standards of performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Empire, AL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role focuses on supervising STSOs, coordinating passenger and baggage screening operations, and leading teams to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The position requires evaluating security scenarios, scheduling coverage, and ensuring high standards of performance and safety.