Senior TSA Security Supervisor Airport Operations

TSA Careers Center; Palmersville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Palmersville, TN invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing at checkpoints, and ensuring secure, efficient screening operations at the assigned airport.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

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 Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Palmersville, TN invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing at checkpoints, and ensuring secure, efficient screening operations at the assigned airport.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.