Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Jamestown, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and train teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during both routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential for varied shifts and overtime as announced.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility and review of active TSA 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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Jamestown, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and train teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during both routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential for varied shifts and overtime as announced.