Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead TSO

TSA Careers Center; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hawaii seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee TSA screening operations at Waimanalo. The role includes supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions to ensure efficient, safe airport screening.

The position requires leadership experience, readiness for varied shifts, and collaboration with federal and airport partners. Full-time appointment and eligible for federal benefits are included.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Supervision & Leadership

Operational Oversight

Decision Making

Coaching & Feedback

Communication & Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hawaii seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee TSA screening operations at Waimanalo. The role includes supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions to ensure efficient, safe airport screening.

The position requires leadership experience, readiness for varied shifts, and collaboration with federal and airport partners. Full-time appointment and eligible for federal benefits are included.