Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Russellville, AL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies. Fulltime position with pay range $25.00–$50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading a team of officers and coordinating workloads.
• Ability to train employees and maintain work records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at checkpoints.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and review performance.
• Respond to security incidents and manage checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Russellville, AL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies. Fulltime position with pay range $25.00–$50.00 per hour.