Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Haines (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Haines, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise screening staff and manage daily operations at the assigned checkpoint. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage-screening activities, assign work, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Minimum 6 months in a leadership role (team lead or supervisor).
• Experience distributing workloads, training staff, maintaining work records, monitoring performance, and addressing routine workplace concerns.

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, 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

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Haines, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise screening staff and manage daily operations at the assigned checkpoint. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage-screening activities, assign work, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed.