Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Security Officer, Athens, TN

TSA Job Listings; Athens (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (federal)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athens, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and manage screening operations at the airport. You will lead staffing, coordinate shifts, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

This full-time role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to make quick security decisions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Clear communication

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athens, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and manage screening operations at the airport. You will lead staffing, coordinate shifts, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

This full-time role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to make quick security decisions.