Airport Security Supervisor - Passenger & Bag Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead a team at airport screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and ensuring that screening procedures are followed.

Strong leadership and communication are essential as you oversee passenger and baggage screening, make security-based

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage screening operations including carry-on and checked baggage or cargo.
• 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

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Judgment

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead a team at airport screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and ensuring that screening procedures are followed.

Strong leadership and communication are essential as you oversee passenger and baggage screening, make security-based