Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bozman, MD. The role involves leading screening operations and coordinating staff across checkpoints to ensure efficient and secure operations.

Applicants should have specialized security experience, leadership background, and be prepared for varying shifts including overnights and holidays. Federal benefits apply upon appointment and successful clearance.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bozman, MD. The role involves leading screening operations and coordinating staff across checkpoints to ensure efficient and secure operations.

Applicants should have specialized security experience, leadership background, and be prepared for varying shifts including overnights and holidays. Federal benefits apply upon appointment and successful clearance.