STS Supervisor: Lead Security Ops & Team Coordination

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Clayton, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead day-to-day screening operations. The role oversees Officers and ensures adherence to procedures, safety standards, and scheduling.

This full-time position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints and urgent security situations, with the pay range listed as $21 – $34 per year.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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

Transportation Security Administration in Clayton, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead day-to-day screening operations. The role oversees Officers and ensures adherence to procedures, safety standards, and scheduling.

This full-time position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints and urgent security situations, with the pay range listed as $21 – $34 per year.