Senior TSA Airport Screening Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; St. Michael (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Michael, AK is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage multiple checkpoints. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security judgments in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising security teams, strong communication, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel and coordinating teams.
• Ability to interpret TSA procedures and make quick, sound decisions.
• Proven leadership abilities and conflict-resolution skills.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Michael, AK is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage multiple checkpoints. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security judgments in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising security teams, strong communication, and the ability to work varied shifts.