Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ford, WA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed across screening operations at the airport.

These full-time, on-site 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.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ford, WA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed across screening operations at the airport.

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