Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory Role

TSA Careers Center; New Boston (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Uniform allowance and career‑planning

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New Boston, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role involves supervising officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage across security checkpoints.

The position requires experience in security leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders. Employees must meet federal requirements and be able to work varying shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, and six months leading a team.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or 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, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in New Boston, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role involves supervising officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage across security checkpoints.

The position requires experience in security leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders. Employees must meet federal requirements and be able to work varying shifts as needed.