Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Buckeye, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Officers and Lead Officers.

You will assign work, manage staffing, review performance, and respond to incidents, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed and operations run smoothly across checkpoints and baggage screening areas. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Buckeye, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Officers and Lead Officers.

You will assign work, manage staffing, review performance, and respond to incidents, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed and operations run smoothly across checkpoints and baggage screening areas. Federal benefits apply.