Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Wainwright, AK, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff. The role requires overseeing multiple checkpoints, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and directing teams during routine and emergency situations.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise security operations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Wainwright, AK, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff. The role requires overseeing multiple checkpoints, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and directing teams during routine and emergency situations.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise security operations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, nights,