Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Operations & Staffing

Transportation Security Careers; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Forest Grove, OR oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

This federal role requires strong leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate with airport stakeholders.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current 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

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Forest Grove, OR oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

This federal role requires strong leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate with airport stakeholders.