Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations

TSA Job Listings; Bristol (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bristol, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing to maintain secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should possess strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and security-driven workloads,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bristol, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing to maintain secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should possess strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and security-driven workloads,