Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Masury, OH, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers. The role focuses on leading teams at screening checkpoints, coordinating staff, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have 1+ year in supervising transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a leadership role. Eligibility as a current TSA employee is often required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility or review of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Masury, OH, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers. The role focuses on leading teams at screening checkpoints, coordinating staff, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have 1+ year in supervising transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a leadership role. Eligibility as a current TSA employee is often required.