Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Scotland Neck (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at airports and coordinate teams across multiple checkpoints.

You will supervise officers, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents, while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards. This role requires good judgment, clear communication, and flexibility for varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor; leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at airports and coordinate teams across multiple checkpoints.

You will supervise officers, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents, while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards. This role requires good judgment, clear communication, and flexibility for varying shifts.