Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead TSOs

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, Weston, MI, is seeking a supervisory role to lead Transportation Security Officers and manage screening operations. The position emphasizes coordination, decision-making, and staff development in a fast-paced security environment.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, scheduling, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to optimize procedures and staffing.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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

Operations oversight

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, Weston, MI, is seeking a supervisory role to lead Transportation Security Officers and manage screening operations. The position emphasizes coordination, decision-making, and staff development in a fast-paced security environment.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, scheduling, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to optimize procedures and staffing.