Airport Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Mauston, Wisconsin seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams on a range of security tasks.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage shift rotations, incidents, and daily staff coordination. Applicants should expect federal benefits and a dynamic work environment at a critical security facility.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass background check and obtain security clearance.

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

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Mauston, Wisconsin seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams on a range of security tasks.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage shift rotations, incidents, and daily staff coordination. Applicants should expect federal benefits and a dynamic work environment at a critical security facility.