Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Develop Screening Teams

Transportation Security Jobs; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Fulltime Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Fort Gratiot, Michigan.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations to ensure smooth security checks.

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.
• Citizenship requirements and background investigations as part of TSA eligibility.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Eligibility often limited to current TSA employees or those meeting specific vacancy announcements.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• 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

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Fulltime Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Fort Gratiot, Michigan.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations to ensure smooth security checks.