Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations in Walloon Lake, MI. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have verified supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts as announced.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations in Walloon Lake, MI. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have verified supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts as announced.