Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Oakville (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakville, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate scheduling across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months in

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakville, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate scheduling across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months in