Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program (Thrift/SFS

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bay City, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise teams, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

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 Bay City, MI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise teams, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.