Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Ops

TSA Job Listings; College Place (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, based in College Place, WA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at the airport. This fulltime, on-site role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and clear communication with TSA leadership and airport staff.

Shifts may vary and overtime may be required; federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates generally must have six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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

The Transportation Security Administration, based in College Place, WA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at the airport. This fulltime, on-site role requires coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and clear communication with TSA leadership and airport staff.

Shifts may vary and overtime may be required; federal benefits apply.