Senior TSA Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Thurston (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Thurston, OH. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger screening, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints to ensure efficient, secure operations.

You will lead by example, making security-based decisions and coaching staff, while coordinating with airport partners.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.

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

Communication

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Thurston, OH. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger screening, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints to ensure efficient, secure operations.

You will lead by example, making security-based decisions and coaching staff, while coordinating with airport partners.