Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alexandria, AL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-sensitive situations.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum 6

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience 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, 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.

Education

Six months of leadership experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alexandria, AL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-sensitive situations.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum 6