Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for Bloomfield Hills, MI. STSOs supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for Bloomfield Hills, MI. STSOs supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.