Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Operations & People

TSA Careers Center; Cumberland (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Cumberland, KY require sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing at screening checkpoints, and ensure that TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently while coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may have priority per the 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Cumberland, KY require sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing at screening checkpoints, and ensure that TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently while coordinating with airport stakeholders.