Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fairbanks, AK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position involves supervising multiple officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fairbanks, AK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

The position involves supervising multiple officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.