Airport Security Operations Supervisor (STS)

TSA Careers Center; L'Anse (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Lanse, MI, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage checkpoint operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise across shifts and various security tasks.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with a full-time appointment. Some assignments may require overtime, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment and clear communication are essential.
• Ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.
• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers and coordinating staff.

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 observations
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Decision making

Situational awareness

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Lanse, MI, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage checkpoint operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise across shifts and various security tasks.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with a full-time appointment. Some assignments may require overtime, weekends, or holidays.