Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Waterford, MI — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at the Waterford facility. This full-time role involves managing passenger and baggage screening operations, ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Must meet pay-band level specified in the 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Waterford, MI — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at the Waterford facility. This full-time role involves managing passenger and baggage screening operations, ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.