Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Mendon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Mendon, OH, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations.

This demanding role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet federal employment prerequisites.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor distributing workloads and training staff.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the announcement.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Mendon, OH, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations.

This demanding role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet federal employment prerequisites.