Airport Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Operations (TSA)

TSA Careers Center; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in North Bend, WA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication in routine and security situations. The position emphasizes supervising personnel, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for ≥6 months preferred.
• Candidatures should review the official vacancy announcement for eligibility and pay-band level.

Responsibilities

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

Supervision

Leadership

Staffing

Decision making

Communication

Training

Incident response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in North Bend, WA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication in routine and security situations. The position emphasizes supervising personnel, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport