Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Airport Screening Leader

TSA Careers Center; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Kamuela, HI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across checkpoints or baggage operations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, reviewing performance, handling incidents, and coordinating with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience supervising staff or teams for 6 months or more.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Kamuela, HI is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across checkpoints or baggage operations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, reviewing performance, handling incidents, and coordinating with airport partners.