Strategic Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health, dental, vision andLife

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at Star Tannery. This on-site role supervises staff, coordinates duties, and ensures security procedures are applied consistently and safely.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and can manage shifts including evenings and weekends. Full-time federal position with diverse benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (six months minimum).
• Review eligibility requirements as specified in the vacancy 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at Star Tannery. This on-site role supervises staff, coordinates duties, and ensures security procedures are applied consistently and safely.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and can manage shifts including evenings and weekends. Full-time federal position with diverse benefits and opportunities for professional development.