Senior TSA Airport Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Erwin, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate security operations across multiple checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Expect varied shifts, overtime, and close collaboration with TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Specialized security experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Erwin, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate security operations across multiple checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Expect varied shifts, overtime, and close collaboration with TSA leadership.