Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Fife, WA. The role oversees officers at screening checkpoints, assigns work, and coordinates rotations to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership under routine and high-pressure situations. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months of

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Specialized security experience

Leadership / supervision

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Fife, WA. The role oversees officers at screening checkpoints, assigns work, and coordinates rotations to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership under routine and high-pressure situations. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months of