Airport Screening Supervisor: Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Burien, WA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, with potential overtime; you’ll supervise screening operations at assigned checkpoints and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, distributing workloads and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and baggage-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, and emergency situations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Burien, WA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, with potential overtime; you’ll supervise screening operations at assigned checkpoints and collaborate with airport stakeholders.