TSA Supervisory Officer — Screening Operations

TSA Careers Center; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Middleville, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will oversee checkpoints, manage staffing, and implement TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year supervising transportation-security operations and at least 6 months as a team leader. Current TSA employees are often preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Operational judgment

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Middleville, MI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will oversee checkpoints, manage staffing, and implement TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year supervising transportation-security operations and at least 6 months as a team leader. Current TSA employees are often preferred.