Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Coxs Creek (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Coxs Creek, KY is advertising Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role oversees screening operations and staff across checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed and security standards are met.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, incidents, and inter-agency coordination at the assigned airport.

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.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 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 emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Coxs Creek, KY is advertising Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role oversees screening operations and staff across checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed and security standards are met.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, incidents, and inter-agency coordination at the assigned airport.