Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Lead Ops & Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Smyrna, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee daily operations at screening checkpoints.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, coordinating rotations, applying TSA procedures, handling incidents, and reporting through official channels.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Smyrna, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee daily operations at screening checkpoints.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, coordinating rotations, applying TSA procedures, handling incidents, and reporting through official channels.