Airport Security Operations Supervisor — Lead Officer

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Nikolai, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure TSA procedures are followed.

The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and responding to security incidents, with shift work possibly including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants need related supervisory experience and U.S. citizenship.

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.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine concerns.
• Leadership experience may be concurrent with specialized security experience.
• Vacancies often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Review the active vacancy announcement for eligibility details.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review 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, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Nikolai, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure TSA procedures are followed.

The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and responding to security incidents, with shift work possibly including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants need related supervisory experience and U.S. citizenship.