Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Screening & Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Pendleton, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and supervise staff. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and adherence to TSA procedures in busy, time-sensitive environments.

The position requires guiding teams, ensuring accurate procedures, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient and secure screening operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; must include leadership, workload distribution, and coaching responsibilities.

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 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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Pendleton, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and supervise staff. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and adherence to TSA procedures in busy, time-sensitive environments.

The position requires guiding teams, ensuring accurate procedures, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient and secure screening operations.