Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead Screenings

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Gilbertsville, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage across checkpoints.

Applicants must have relevant leadership experience with TSA procedures and be able to respond to incidents while guiding teams through routine and fast-moving security situations.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Gilbertsville, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage across checkpoints.

Applicants must have relevant leadership experience with TSA procedures and be able to respond to incidents while guiding teams through routine and fast-moving security situations.