Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Operations

TSA Job Listings; La Center (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in La Center, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise TSA personnel and oversee screening operations at the airport. This fulltime position requires coordinating coverage across shifts, applying TSA procedures, and maintaining high security standards.

The role involves evaluating performance, coaching staff, approving leave, responding to incidents, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Formal leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supervising security operations or similar teams.
• Ability to distribute workload and provide coaching and feedback.

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 rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in La Center, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise TSA personnel and oversee screening operations at the airport. This fulltime position requires coordinating coverage across shifts, applying TSA procedures, and maintaining high security standards.

The role involves evaluating performance, coaching staff, approving leave, responding to incidents, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.