Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Cumberland Furnace (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cumberland Furnace, TN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage TSA staff. The role focuses on enforcing procedures, coordinating shifts, and ensuring accurate, consistent security practices at the airport.

The position requires experience in supervision of security personnel, the ability to make quick, informed decisions, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cumberland Furnace, TN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage TSA staff. The role focuses on enforcing procedures, coordinating shifts, and ensuring accurate, consistent security practices at the airport.

The position requires experience in supervision of security personnel, the ability to make quick, informed decisions, and effective communication with stakeholders.