Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Clark's Point (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Clarks Point, Alaska is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead a team of TSA officers at the airport, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations and ensuring security procedures are followed. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may supervise multiple checkpoints and coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Minimum age 18.
• Successful completion of background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Available for varying shifts and overtime.

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, 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Clarks Point, Alaska is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead a team of TSA officers at the airport, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations and ensuring security procedures are followed. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may supervise multiple checkpoints and coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership