Senior Transportation Security Lead - Manage Screenings

Transportation Security Jobs; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions under varying conditions.

The STSO will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate coverage while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or similar teams.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and coverage.
• Strong judgment and decision-making under security conditions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national as required by security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at checkpoints.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine 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 personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Operational planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions under varying conditions.

The STSO will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate coverage while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as