Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Bridgeton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bridgeton, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff coordination at one or more checkpoints or related security activities.

Successful candidates will supervise teams, make security-based decisions, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. A background in security operations and leadership experience is essential, with eligibility for TSA positions often restricted to current employees.

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.
• Vacancies often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Security operations knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bridgeton, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff coordination at one or more checkpoints or related security activities.

Successful candidates will supervise teams, make security-based decisions, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. A background in security operations and leadership experience is essential, with eligibility for TSA positions often restricted to current employees.