Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead with Impact

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Clarksville, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, managing performance, handling incident responses, and preparing

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 Clarksville, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, managing performance, handling incident responses, and preparing