Transportation Security Operations Lead & Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Merrill (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Merrill, MI. The role oversees security screening operations and leads teams of officers across shifts, ensuring coverage and compliance with procedures.

The position requires prior supervisory experience and the ability to coach staff, manage performance, and coordinate with airport partners. Eligible applicants should review the official vacancy for eligibility and shift details.

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.
• Experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 information.
• 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 management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Merrill, MI. The role oversees security screening operations and leads teams of officers across shifts, ensuring coverage and compliance with procedures.

The position requires prior supervisory experience and the ability to coach staff, manage performance, and coordinate with airport partners. Eligible applicants should review the official vacancy for eligibility and shift details.