Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Operations

TSA Job Listings; Chattanooga (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Chattanooga, OK. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staff, and makes security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

Strong leadership and coaching abilities are essential for daily frontline supervision. The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders, reviewing performance, and handling routine workplace

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor demonstrating workload distribution and coaching.
• Review of eligibility per the active TSA vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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

Supervisory experience

Team training

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Chattanooga, OK. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staff, and makes security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

Strong leadership and coaching abilities are essential for daily frontline supervision. The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders, reviewing performance, and handling routine workplace