Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kincheloe, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee TSA screening operations at the assigned airport. The role requires leading officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Eligible applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a leadership role. Appointment is full-time with federal benefits and variable shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Kincheloe, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee TSA screening operations at the assigned airport. The role requires leading officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Eligible applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a leadership role. Appointment is full-time with federal benefits and variable shifts.