Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Vernon, AL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes ensuring accurate, consistent application of security procedures and effective daily supervision at the airport.

The position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning staffing, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Vernon, AL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes ensuring accurate, consistent application of security procedures and effective daily supervision at the airport.

The position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning staffing, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.