Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Madison Heights to lead screening operations and manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to TSA officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.

Skills

Supervision

Staff leadership

Decision making

Communication

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Madison Heights to lead screening operations and manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and