TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Supervisory Transportation Security Officers manage the people and daily decisions behind airport passenger and baggage screening operations. They supervise officers and lead at one or more checkpoints, coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

These roles require sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience should demonstrate the ability to supervise officers, distribute workloads, and address workplace concerns.

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, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, 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) Supervisory Transportation Security Officers manage the people and daily decisions behind airport passenger and baggage screening operations. They supervise officers and lead at one or more checkpoints, coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

These roles require sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.