Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Garden City, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise a team of Officers at the airport.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefings. The role requires solid judgment and clear communication to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Candidates should carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy 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.
• 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 Garden City, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise a team of Officers at the airport.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefings. The role requires solid judgment and clear communication to lead during routine and security-critical situations.