Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Readfield, ME seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• Carefully 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

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Readfield, ME seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.