Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Security Leadership

Transportation Security Jobs; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Comstock Park, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations or similar leadership roles.
• Ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.
• Experience distributing workloads, training staff, and maintaining work records.

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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Comstock Park, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.