Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Mount Sterling (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Mount Sterling, KY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures while maintaining high safety and service standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervision experience and six months as a work leader. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime; federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader or supervisor for six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff and maintain records.

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
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Mount Sterling, KY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures while maintaining high safety and service standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervision experience and six months as a work leader. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime; federal benefits apply.