Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Melvindale (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Melvindale, MI seeks a Supervisory position to oversee security-screening operations, manage staff, and coordinate routine and emergency responses.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation security and possess strong leadership, training, and decision-making skills to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor and ability 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 and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and supervisory judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Melvindale, MI seeks a Supervisory position to oversee security-screening operations, manage staff, and coordinate routine and emergency responses.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation security and possess strong leadership, training, and decision-making skills to ensure efficient and compliant operations.