Senior TSA Supervisor - Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Saint Michael, AK. You will supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints.

This full-time role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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.

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Saint Michael, AK. You will supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints.

This full-time role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.