STS Supervisor: Lead Airport Screening & Security Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Ruby (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ruby, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily duties during routine operations and security incidents, with a focus on enforcing TSA procedures and ensuring accurate security screening.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass background investigation and drug screening as part of pre-employment requirements.

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 Ruby, AK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily duties during routine operations and security incidents, with a focus on enforcing TSA procedures and ensuring accurate security screening.