Senior Transportation Security Supervisor—Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Hickory Valley (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Hickory Valley, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily security procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The STSO will supervise officers and lead shift operations, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience may be gained as a TSA officer or Lead TSA officer.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Hickory Valley, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily security procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The STSO will supervise officers and lead shift operations, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders as needed.