Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Ops

TSA Job Listings; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Turkey, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Eligible candidates typically have 1 year of specialized experience and six months as a supervisor, with willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Situational awareness

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Turkey, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Eligible candidates typically have 1 year of specialized experience and six months as a supervisor, with willingness to work varied shifts.