Senior Transportation Security Leader — Palermo

Transportation Security Jobs; Palermo (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Palermo, CA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The position requires guiding teams, ensuring secure, efficient operations, and adapting to varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime when needed. Eligible federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6 months or more.

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 current information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Palermo, CA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and staff. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The position requires guiding teams, ensuring secure, efficient operations, and adapting to varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime when needed. Eligible federal benefits apply.