Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Screen Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Black Mountain, NC. In this role you will supervise teams, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage areas to maintain security standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Expect varying shifts and potential overtime as part of federal security duties.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation‑security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Black Mountain, NC. In this role you will supervise teams, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage areas to maintain security standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Expect varying shifts and potential overtime as part of federal security duties.