Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

SummarySecuring Travel, Protecting People – At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high‑stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. You will secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thereby protecting the nation's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.ResponsibilitiesMitigate actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes.Perform and supervise the screening of people, property, and cargo using procedures, techniques, and technology.Make independent, security‑based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, observation, and passenger engagement.Conduct and supervise subordinate employees in pre‑board security screening of persons and their carry‑on and checked baggage/cargo.Oversee screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations, including equipment, personnel, and scheduling.Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures based on observations and operational needs.Contribute to strategic planning, workforce planning, succession planning, and other reporting initiatives for TSA management.Engage in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats.Prepare communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, and reports relevant to security operations.Develop incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers and superiors.Serve as a first‑line supervisor: assign work, set priorities, review and evaluate employee performance, approve leave, coach and develop staff, recommend corrective or disciplinary actions, resolve routine problems, and coordinate with external customers when required.Supervise employees performing special program work and serve as supervisor‑in‑charge of a designated airport or transportation terminal.QualificationsU.S. citizenship or U.S. national; 18 years of age or older.Completed favorable background investigation and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.Pass pre‑employment drug screening and be subject to post‑employment random drug and alcohol testing.Registered with the Selective Service.Available to work various shifts and overtime as required.Meet and maintain medical requirements for security screening work:Efficiently manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects during security processing.Repeatedly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.Maintain physical agility for squatting, bending, and leaning to inspect individuals and cargo.Walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (3–4 hours).Visual acuity: distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in the worst eye; near vision correctable to 20/40 or better.Hearing threshold: average hearing loss of 25 decibels at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000Hz in each ear; no greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000Hz.Color perception sufficient to distinguish principal colors displayed on automated screens.Unless previously completed, satisfactorily complete a one‑year supervisory trial period.Position designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) – the employee must remain in duty status if an emergency arises.BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance.Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).Flexible Spending Account.Employee Assistance Program.Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.Flexible work schedules and telework options.Tuition reimbursement.Transportation subsidies and uniform allowance.Health and wellness programs and access to fitness centers.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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