Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Lanai City, HI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee status may be required for many vacancies.

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

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Sound judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Lanai City, HI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.