Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Alpena (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alpena is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers at the airport.

The role requires seasoned judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations. It is a full-time position offering federal benefits and opportunities to coordinate staffing and improve screening procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Must meet pay-band level SV-F and vacancy eligibility.

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 development 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alpena is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers at the airport.

The role requires seasoned judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations. It is a full-time position offering federal benefits and opportunities to coordinate staffing and improve screening procedures.