Senior TSA Supervisory Officer — Secure Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Grove, OK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively under routine and high-pressure situations.

Primary duties include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, reviewing

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Prior leadership experience in airport security operations is preferred.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Grove, OK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively under routine and high-pressure situations.

Primary duties include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, reviewing