Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Palmer (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Palmer, MI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations.

The role requires coordinating shifts, ensuring adherence to security procedures, and providing coaching to staff. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies as part of a federal agency.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading teams of Transportation Security Officers or Lead Officers preferred.
• Must review eligibility per TSA vacancy announcements and often be current TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at checkpoints.
• Assign work, prioritize tasks, and manage employee rotations.
• Make security-based decisions following TSA procedures and guidance.
• Review performance, provide coaching, and address workplace concerns.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Approve leave and respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Operational decision-making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Palmer, MI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations.

The role requires coordinating shifts, ensuring adherence to security procedures, and providing coaching to staff. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies as part of a federal agency.