Senior TSA Screening & Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Mattawamkeag (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health, dental, vision ins.

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mattawamkeag, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and oversee screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

The incumbent will supervise officers, assign workloads, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 situational awareness.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mattawamkeag, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and oversee screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

The incumbent will supervise officers, assign workloads, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.