Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. The role includes coordinating staffing and coverage across screening checkpoints and baggage operations.

Successful candidates will use TSA procedures, exercise sound judgment, and respond to incidents while ensuring security procedures are followed and safety is maintained.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, with pay-band level matching the vacancy announcement.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, able to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide feedback and coaching.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies; prepare incident reports and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. The role includes coordinating staffing and coverage across screening checkpoints and baggage operations.

Successful candidates will use TSA procedures, exercise sound judgment, and respond to incidents while ensuring security procedures are followed and safety is maintained.