Transportation Security Supervisor - TSA Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Claxton, GA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee operations at the security checkpoint. The role requires strong leadership, incident response, and the ability to coordinate with airport personnel to maintain efficient security screening.

Applicants should have supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the required background clearance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass background investigation and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Claxton, GA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee operations at the security checkpoint. The role requires strong leadership, incident response, and the ability to coordinate with airport personnel to maintain efficient security screening.

Applicants should have supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the required background clearance.