Senior Transportation Security Officer - Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Harbor Beach (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Harbor Beach, MI. The role leads a team of officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening, assigns work, and enforces TSA procedures across shifts and operations.

You will coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, evaluate performance, provide coaching, and handle incidents or disruptions. This is a full-time federal position with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

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, operational information, observation, and professional 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 emergency situations.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Harbor Beach, MI. The role leads a team of officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening, assigns work, and enforces TSA procedures across shifts and operations.

You will coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, evaluate performance, provide coaching, and handle incidents or disruptions. This is a full-time federal position with opportunities for overtime and advancement.