Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Otis, OR, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across multiple checkpoints and duties. This role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination under fast-moving security conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations and a minimum six months in a leadership role, with U.S.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Otis, OR, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across multiple checkpoints and duties. This role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination under fast-moving security conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations and a minimum six months in a leadership role, with U.S.