Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Morristown, OH. This role oversees frontline officers and lead personnel to ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening operations, applying TSA procedures and sound judgment in daily decisions.

The position requires leadership of screening teams, coordination of shifts, and the ability to manage operations during routine and security-critical moments.

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.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy 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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Morristown, OH. This role oversees frontline officers and lead personnel to ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening operations, applying TSA procedures and sound judgment in daily decisions.

The position requires leadership of screening teams, coordination of shifts, and the ability to manage operations during routine and security-critical moments.