Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Screening Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Carlton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Carlton, Oregon is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to incidents across shifts.

Many vacancies involve varied schedules, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime. Prior TSA supervisory experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of vacancy announcement.
• Current TSA employees are often preferred or required.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• 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

Communication

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Carlton, Oregon is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to incidents across shifts.

Many vacancies involve varied schedules, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime. Prior TSA supervisory experience is highly valued.