Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & TSO Operations

TSA Job Listings; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Memphis is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the day-to-day security screening operations. This position oversees Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and related operations.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months of leadership duties, with willingness to work diverse shifts, overtime,

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 (TSA) in Memphis is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the day-to-day security screening operations. This position oversees Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and related operations.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months of leadership duties, with willingness to work diverse shifts, overtime,