Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; New Sharon (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at New Sharon, ME. The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staff, and making security-based decisions within TSA guidelines.

The position requires handling shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays, with a focus on ensuring consistent, secure screening procedures and effective team leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to TSA roles and meeting pay-band level requirements.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at New Sharon, ME. The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staff, and making security-based decisions within TSA guidelines.

The position requires handling shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays, with a focus on ensuring consistent, secure screening procedures and effective team leadership.