Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Pawleys Island (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Fulltime Supervisory role in Pawleys Island, SC.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations. This position requires leadership, decision-making under security procedures, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation and obtain the required security clearance

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, 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, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Fulltime Supervisory role in Pawleys Island, SC.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations. This position requires leadership, decision-making under security procedures, and the ability to respond to incidents.