TSA Supervisory Security Officer — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Oklahoma is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at the airport, manage daily screening operations, and ensure adherence to procedures. You will supervise multiple checkpoints, allocate shifts, and direct responses to incidents to maintain secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Oklahoma is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at the airport, manage daily screening operations, and ensure adherence to procedures. You will supervise multiple checkpoints, allocate shifts, and direct responses to incidents to maintain secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including