Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Eastsound, WA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of Officers at the assigned airport.

The role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and providing coaching to staff. Applicants should have the required experience and be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, including workload distribution, coaching, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental 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, and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Eastsound, WA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of Officers at the assigned airport.

The role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and providing coaching to staff. Applicants should have the required experience and be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed.