Senior TSA Supervisor — Security Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Bay City (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bay City, OR, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership under routine and security-driven conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bay City, OR, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership under routine and security-driven conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a