Airport Security Operations Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Job Listings; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ferndale, MI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will oversee teams, assign workloads, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to respond to incidents, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime per vacancy specifics.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements as outlined 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 and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ferndale, MI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will oversee teams, assign workloads, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to respond to incidents, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime per vacancy specifics.