Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending

Career development

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ledbetter, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and occasions.

The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders, managing performance, and ensuring procedures are followed, with potential for varied shifts and overtime depending on vacancies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance.

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 and observations.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations knowledge

Leadership

Workload distribution

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ledbetter, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and occasions.

The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders, managing performance, and ensuring procedures are followed, with potential for varied shifts and overtime depending on vacancies.