Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Republic, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team and ensure efficient operations. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing procedures, and guiding Officers through routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and work with TSA leadership to maintain security standards and timely operations across checkpoints.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Republic, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team and ensure efficient operations. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing procedures, and guiding Officers through routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and work with TSA leadership to maintain security standards and timely operations across checkpoints.