Senior Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Superior, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and fast-moving security situations. Applicants should be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint 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.

Skills

Specialized security experience

Leadership experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Superior, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and fast-moving security situations. Applicants should be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.