Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Atlas, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise teams across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, reviewing performance, coordinating with stakeholders, and responding to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security policies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Atlas, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise teams across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, reviewing performance, coordinating with stakeholders, and responding to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security policies.