TSA Supervisory Security Officer – Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Little Switzerland (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Little Switzerland, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, ensure adherence to procedures, and coordinate with airport staff to maintain security standards.

The role requires judgment and leadership in routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Little Switzerland, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, ensure adherence to procedures, and coordinate with airport staff to maintain security standards.

The role requires judgment and leadership in routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.