Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; John Day (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, in John Day, OR, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security-critical moments, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

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, information, observation, and 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, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Shift planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, in John Day, OR, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security-critical moments, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.