Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Gautier, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage personnel at the airport. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating checker operations, and ensuring security procedures are executed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have experience in security leadership, be able to make quick, informed decisions, and work varied shifts as needed.

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.
• Citizenship and eligibility: U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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 (TSA) in Gautier, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage personnel at the airport. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating checker operations, and ensuring security procedures are executed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have experience in security leadership, be able to make quick, informed decisions, and work varied shifts as needed.