Senior Transportation Security Lead - Manage Screenings & Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings 

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bannister, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff at assigned checkpoints.

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

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the active announcement for eligibility.

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 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 concerns
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing and operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bannister, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff at assigned checkpoints.

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