TSA Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Comstock Park, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role supports critical federal security duties, requiring coordination with airport partners and TSA leadership.

The position emphasizes personnel supervision, incident response, and performance coaching, with the responsibility to implement procedures and drive readiness for ongoing security operations at the airport.

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, with workload distribution and training duties.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Comstock Park, MI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role supports critical federal security duties, requiring coordination with airport partners and TSA leadership.

The position emphasizes personnel supervision, incident response, and performance coaching, with the responsibility to implement procedures and drive readiness for ongoing security operations at the airport.