Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bluffton, IN is hiring for a supervisory role overseeing transportation-security operations. The position involves leading Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening activities across passenger, baggage, and cargo operations, with decision-making based on TSA procedures and situational judgment.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, plus six months in a leadership

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates generally must have at least six months as a work leader or supervisor.
• US citizenship or US national is required and a background/security clearance is needed.
• Review the eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement before applying.

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 Bluffton, IN is hiring for a supervisory role overseeing transportation-security operations. The position involves leading Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening activities across passenger, baggage, and cargo operations, with decision-making based on TSA procedures and situational judgment.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, plus six months in a leadership