Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Alaska; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for Saint Michael, AK. The role leads a team of officers, oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates coverage to maintain secure, efficient checkpoints.

Candidates should bring leadership experience, be able to make quick security-based decisions, and coordinate with airport staff and TSA leadership.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for Saint Michael, AK. The role leads a team of officers, oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates coverage to maintain secure, efficient checkpoints.

Candidates should bring leadership experience, be able to make quick security-based decisions, and coordinate with airport staff and TSA leadership.