Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a supervisory officer to lead TSA screening operations. You will oversee officers and coordinate staffing, schedules, and coverage across checkpoints.

The role requires leadership, decision-making, and a focus on performance coaching, with potential early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisory role distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements as specified in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, and cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Workforce coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a supervisory officer to lead TSA screening operations. You will oversee officers and coordinate staffing, schedules, and coverage across checkpoints.

The role requires leadership, decision-making, and a focus on performance coaching, with potential early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed. Federal benefits apply.