Senior Transportation Security Officer – Supervisory Leader

TSA Careers Center; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sunny Isles Beach, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as work leader or supervisor distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• Candidates should review the agency eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Address leave requests and routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sunny Isles Beach, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or overtime.