Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead TSO

TSA Careers Center; Harris (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, based in Harris, MI, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and oversee screening operations at the airport. This full-time role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination with stakeholders.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shift schedules in a federal environment. See the official vacancy for details on eligibility and benefits.

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.

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 Harris, MI, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and oversee screening operations at the airport. This full-time role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination with stakeholders.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shift schedules in a federal environment. See the official vacancy for details on eligibility and benefits.