Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Winter Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Winter Harbor, Maine. The role oversees security screening operations, leads a team of officers, and ensures procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently in daily shifts and during high‑priority security events.

The position requires strong judgment, the ability to lead teams, and flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires sound judgment and clear communication.
• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Winter Harbor, Maine. The role oversees security screening operations, leads a team of officers, and ensures procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently in daily shifts and during high‑priority security events.

The position requires strong judgment, the ability to lead teams, and flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.