Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in New Haven, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure procedures are followed accurately. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, directing operations at checkpoints, and responding to security incidents with sound judgment and clear communication.

This federal role requires eligibility and readiness for variable shifts and overtime.

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

Skills

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in New Haven, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure procedures are followed accurately. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, directing operations at checkpoints, and responding to security incidents with sound judgment and clear communication.

This federal role requires eligibility and readiness for variable shifts and overtime.