Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chignik Lake, AK, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and drive adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, ability to make high-stakes decisions, and a commitment to federal security standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor is typical.
• Knowledge of TSA procedures and operational information is expected.

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 staff rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and 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, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

supervisory experience

staff supervision

security operations

decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chignik Lake, AK, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and drive adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, ability to make high-stakes decisions, and a commitment to federal security standards.