Senior TSA Supervisor - Lead Airport Security and Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration’s Keavy postings seek a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at the Keavy, KY site. The role is fulltime with a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 hourly and SV-F pay band, requiring coordinating staffing and ensuring consistent security procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing operations, making TSA‑based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work lead, team lead, 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration’s Keavy postings seek a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at the Keavy, KY site. The role is fulltime with a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 hourly and SV-F pay band, requiring coordinating staffing and ensuring consistent security procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing operations, making TSA‑based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.