Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Protect

TSA Job Listings; Silver Grove (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Silver Grove, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. The role requires supervising Officers across ramped security activities and making decisions per TSA procedures.

Expect variable shifts and potential overtime in a 24/7 operation. The position emphasizes staff coordination, performance feedback, and stakeholder liaison with airport personnel and law-enforcement when needed.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team leadership

Clear communication

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Silver Grove, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. The role requires supervising Officers across ramped security activities and making decisions per TSA procedures.

Expect variable shifts and potential overtime in a 24/7 operation. The position emphasizes staff coordination, performance feedback, and stakeholder liaison with airport personnel and law-enforcement when needed.