Senior TSA Security Lead: Supervise Screening Ops & Teams

Transportation Security Jobs; Port Royal (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Port Royal, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Security Officers, oversee various screening tasks, and ensure adherence to procedures across shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in transportation security, strong communication, and decisive leadership under fast-moving conditions.

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Port Royal, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Security Officers, oversee various screening tasks, and ensure adherence to procedures across shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in transportation security, strong communication, and decisive leadership under fast-moving conditions.