Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Big Creek Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mio, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to supervise officers and ensure secure, compliant operations.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be prepared to work varying shifts. The position is full-time with potential overtime and responsibilities across multiple

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as specialized security experience.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mio, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to supervise officers and ensure secure, compliant operations.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be prepared to work varying shifts. The position is full-time with potential overtime and responsibilities across multiple