Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening (Shift Flex)

Transportation Security Jobs; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Litchfield, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical moments. Successful candidates will supervise multiple screening checkpoints and coordinate staffing across shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Minimum six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship and eligibility requirements per TSA postings.
• Ability to meet background and medical standards as required.

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.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Operational decision-making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Litchfield, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical moments. Successful candidates will supervise multiple screening checkpoints and coordinate staffing across shifts.