Airport Screening Supervisor — Lead Security Team

Transportation Security Jobs; Brooks (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Brooks, ME. You will supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are followed under fast-moving conditions.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or overtime.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in 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 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

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Brooks, ME. You will supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are followed under fast-moving conditions.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or overtime.