Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Hawaii; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Holualoa, HI to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and assign work to maintain an efficient, secure checkpoint. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

You will coordinate staffing, review performance, and work with airport partners to implement TSA procedures

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Holualoa, HI to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and assign work to maintain an efficient, secure checkpoint. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

You will coordinate staffing, review performance, and work with airport partners to implement TSA procedures