Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Ops

TSA Job Listings; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid leave and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams at the Johnson City facility.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, and communicating operational updates to leadership. Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for success in this fast-paced, security-focused role.

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.

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

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams at the Johnson City facility.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, and communicating operational updates to leadership. Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for success in this fast-paced, security-focused role.