Senior Security Operations Supervisor - Transportation

Transportation Security Jobs; Chelan Falls (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Chelan Falls, WA. The role oversees screening operations, assigns staff, and makes security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and be eligible for the pay-band SV-F. This position may require varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor and ability to train staff.
• Review eligibility and meet pay-band level requirements per vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry‑on, checked baggage, or cargo‑screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• 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 communications.
• 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, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Chelan Falls, WA. The role oversees screening operations, assigns staff, and makes security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and be eligible for the pay-band SV-F. This position may require varied shifts and overtime as needed.