Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Town of Plainfield (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Plainfield, WI. This role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing screening operations and staffing decisions at the assigned airport.

Ideal candidates have strong judgement, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security situations while ensuring procedures are carried out accurately

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.
• Vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the active 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

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Plainfield, WI. This role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing screening operations and staffing decisions at the assigned airport.

Ideal candidates have strong judgement, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security situations while ensuring procedures are carried out accurately