Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — TSA Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Wells (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Flexible spending accounts

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Moody, ME, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, secure operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, while adhering to TSA procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations and personnel.
• Strong judgment and clear communication under pressure.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and respond to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, set 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 routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Moody, ME, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, secure operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, while adhering to TSA procedures and safety standards.