Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in North Vernon, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise staff across shifts. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations within a federal security environment.

The position emphasizes overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, assigning work, and ensuring procedures meet TSA standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to supervision of Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Current TSA employment status and eligibility for the vacancy per the official announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage-screening operations and coordinate staffing.
• Assign work, set priorities, and rotate personnel as needed.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies and file reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in North Vernon, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise staff across shifts. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations within a federal security environment.

The position emphasizes overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, assigning work, and ensuring procedures meet TSA standards.