Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Amory, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at screening checkpoints, manage staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct operations during routine and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising screening operations, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and ensuring timely, compliant

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Amory, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at screening checkpoints, manage staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct operations during routine and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising screening operations, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and ensuring timely, compliant