Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Gaines, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervision of transportation-security operations and at least six months as a

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.

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 Gaines, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervision of transportation-security operations and at least six months as a