Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hillsboro is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at airport checkpoints and manage daily staffing decisions. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical operations.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and effective leadership in fast-moving security environments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• Six months or more leading a team or supervising others.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and address 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hillsboro is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at airport checkpoints and manage daily staffing decisions. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical operations.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and effective leadership in fast-moving security environments.