Senior TSA Security Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mattawan, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening operations and staff, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role involves supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Strong communication and leadership are essential to manage daily operations and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Minimum six months in a lead or supervisory role showing workload distribution and coaching.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review the vacancy for specifics.

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mattawan, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening operations and staff, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role involves supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Strong communication and leadership are essential to manage daily operations and respond to incidents.