Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead TSO Ops

TSA Job Listings; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lansing, OH, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing at airport checkpoints.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. The role requires readiness for varied shifts, strong judgment, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period

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

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Operations planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lansing, OH, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing at airport checkpoints.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. The role requires readiness for varied shifts, strong judgment, and clear communication.