Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Lead Passenger Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sedalia, NC, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

You may supervise multiple screening points or baggage operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Some vacancies limited to current TSA employees; review the official vacancy announcement.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Sedalia, NC, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

You may supervise multiple screening points or baggage operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.