Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Paisley, OR seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and security-critical moments.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a supervisory capacity, with duties spanning staffing,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles and pay-band level.

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 in Paisley, OR seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and security-critical moments.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a supervisory capacity, with duties spanning staffing,