Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Security Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Mountain View (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory role to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening at Mountain View, OK. The position involves coordinating shifts, assessing performance, and ensuring security procedures are followed.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime. Federal benefits and a defined pay band apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typical of Transportation Security Officer roles and must meet the pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching, instruction, and feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Planning

Training

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory role to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening at Mountain View, OK. The position involves coordinating shifts, assessing performance, and ensuring security procedures are followed.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime. Federal benefits and a defined pay band apply.