Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Ops Lead)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lovell, ME seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate passenger screening operations, assign workloads, and ensure timely coverage while aligning with TSA procedures and priorities.

You will review performance, coach staff, handle leave requests, and respond to incidents or disruptions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees may be preferred for some vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, prepare briefings and reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership; suggest improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Operational decision-making

Coaching and feedback

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lovell, ME seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate passenger screening operations, assign workloads, and ensure timely coverage while aligning with TSA procedures and priorities.

You will review performance, coach staff, handle leave requests, and respond to incidents or disruptions.