Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Roanoke, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, applying TSA procedures, and guiding operational decisions.

Role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-paced security situations. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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

Clear communication

Decision-making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Roanoke, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, applying TSA procedures, and guiding operational decisions.

Role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-paced security situations. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime as needed.