Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Careers Center; Grass Lake (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Grass Lake, MI is seeking experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign work, coordinate coverage, and respond to security incidents, while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader or supervisor.
• US citizen or national; eligible for security clearance.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and logs for management.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication skills

Operational planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Grass Lake, MI is seeking experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign work, coordinate coverage, and respond to security incidents, while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.