Supervisory Transportation Security Officer - Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Timmonsville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program

FSAs

Career development

Tuition support

Transit subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Timmonsville, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure compliant, efficient operations. You will supervise officers, assign work, and respond to security incidents while maintaining safety and policy standards.

The role involves coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership, managing shifts, and delivering performance feedback in a fast-paced security

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.

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 in Timmonsville, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure compliant, efficient operations. You will supervise officers, assign work, and respond to security incidents while maintaining safety and policy standards.

The role involves coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership, managing shifts, and delivering performance feedback in a fast-paced security