Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Lakeside Park (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Lakeside Park, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-challenging situations. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with fulltime appointment and potential varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active announcement.

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, Lakeside Park, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-challenging situations. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with fulltime appointment and potential varied shifts.