Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Coral Gables, FL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents while upholding TSA procedures.

The position involves coordinating shifts, supervising officers, and ensuring accurate, consistent security practices,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Coral Gables, FL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents while upholding TSA procedures.

The position involves coordinating shifts, supervising officers, and ensuring accurate, consistent security practices,