Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waterford, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Officers, coordinate shifts, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and experience guiding teams through routine and security incidents. This is a full-time, on-site role with federal benefits and career development opportunities.

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 with ability to train staff.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Waterford, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Officers, coordinate shifts, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and experience guiding teams through routine and security incidents. This is a full-time, on-site role with federal benefits and career development opportunities.