Transportation Security Supervisor (Lead TSO)

TSA Careers Center; Chancellor (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chancellor, AL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams. The role requires evaluating performance, assigning duties, and coordinating with airport leadership.

Expect shift flexibility and potential emergency-duty responsibilities. Applicants should have at least 1 year of specialized experience and 6 months in a leadership role, with eligibility reviewed in the official vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility in the active TSA vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgments.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations

Decision making

Coaching

Scheduling

Incident response

Stakeholder coordination

Staff development

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Chancellor, AL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams. The role requires evaluating performance, assigning duties, and coordinating with airport leadership.

Expect shift flexibility and potential emergency-duty responsibilities. Applicants should have at least 1 year of specialized experience and 6 months in a leadership role, with eligibility reviewed in the official vacancy announcement.