Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Newport, IN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily airport passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role involves leading during routine operations and emergencies, overseeing one or more screening checkpoints, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; qualifying experience similar to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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 Newport, IN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily airport passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role involves leading during routine operations and emergencies, overseeing one or more screening checkpoints, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.