Airport Security Supervisor — Screening & Team Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Wedderburn (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead staff and ensure efficient screening operations at Wedderburn, OR. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold security procedures across multiple checkpoints or screening activities.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need experience supervising security operations and teams.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using procedures and judgment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating staff.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead staff and ensure efficient screening operations at Wedderburn, OR. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold security procedures across multiple checkpoints or screening activities.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.