Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Screening Leader

TSA Job Listings; Kenton (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Kenton, DE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

Applicants should have relevant leadership experience and meet federal conditions, including background checks and the ability to obtain security clearance.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Kenton, DE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

Applicants should have relevant leadership experience and meet federal conditions, including background checks and the ability to obtain security clearance.