Senior TSA Screening Supervisor - Guide Airport Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ashcamp, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise frontline officers. The role requires strong judgment, leadership, and clear communication to maintain secure, efficient checkpoints.

This full-time position may require varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, 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

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ashcamp, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise frontline officers. The role requires strong judgment, leadership, and clear communication to maintain secure, efficient checkpoints.

This full-time position may require varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.