Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position in Baileyville, ME oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, directing officers and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient checkpoints.

Responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and communicating with airport stakeholders. The role requires leadership, good judgment, and the ability to handle fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility: many vacancies limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position in Baileyville, ME oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, directing officers and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient checkpoints.

Responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and communicating with airport stakeholders. The role requires leadership, good judgment, and the ability to handle fast-moving security situations.