Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bostwick, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication to guide teams during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• May require at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor and ability to distribute workloads.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security procedures

TSA knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bostwick, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication to guide teams during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions.