Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Screening Ops)

TSA Careers Center; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Kinston, NC, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at assigned checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, manage daily decisions, and ensure consistent application of security procedures.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations 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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Kinston, NC, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at assigned checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, manage daily decisions, and ensure consistent application of security procedures.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.