Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Airport Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Participation in a federal retirement/

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Springville, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage diverse shifts and respond to incidents. Competitive benefits and federal employment status are included.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience and meet general employment conditions.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Springville, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage diverse shifts and respond to incidents. Competitive benefits and federal employment status are included.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience and meet general employment conditions.