Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakdale, NE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at a busy checkpoint. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and calm leadership during routine and security-critical periods.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating scheduling, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and related requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, and color-perception standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required

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 judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakdale, NE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at a busy checkpoint. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and calm leadership during routine and security-critical periods.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating scheduling, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.