Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. This is a full-time position with varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months in a work leader or supervisor role.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. This is a full-time position with varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.