Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Columbus, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently at the checkpoint.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, 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 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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Columbus, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently at the checkpoint.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.