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Tsa Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

General Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Ensure compliance with TSA, DOT, OSHA, customer, and company standards . * Monitor and report ... Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, attendance, and employee engagement. * Support recruiting ...

Ensure compliance with TSA, DOT, OSHA, customer, and company standards . * Monitor and report ... Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, attendance, and employee engagement. * Support recruiting ...

HI · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

STORE MANAGER SUPERVISOR: MAUI COUNTY COORDINATOR / KAHULUI CORPS OFFICER FLSA STATUS: Full Time, ... The SM will monitor safe operation of TSA property and equipment, instruct safety training and ...

Senior Operations Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

Safe, compliant operations-- zero preventable incidents; full FAA, TSA, OSHA, and hazmat compliance ... Operational efficiency & cost management-- labor productivity, load factor, and cost per flight.

General Manager

Lihue, HI · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Strong understanding of TSA, DOT, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and security procedures * Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship management skills * Exceptional ...

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General Manager

Lihue, HI · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Strong understanding of TSA, DOT, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and security procedures * Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship management skills * Exceptional ...

General Manager

Lihue, HI · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Strong understanding of TSA, DOT, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and security procedures * Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship management skills * Exceptional ...

Ensure CLEAR and TSA policy and procedures are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity * Monitor & drive security, service & sales on each shift * Manage shift briefings, debriefs ...

Ensure CLEAR and TSA policy and procedures are conducted with the highest levels of security and integrity * Monitor & drive security, service & sales on each shift * Manage shift briefings, debriefs ...

Accounting Manager

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Accounting Manager Supervisor: Controller FSLA Status: Exempt Date: January 2025 Annual Salary ... other TSA departments and staff as needed. SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: * Bachelor's degree in ...

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How much do tsa manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for tsa manager in Hawaii is $63,741.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,700.00 and $71,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a TSA manager?

TSA Managers are supervisory professionals who oversee the operations and staff within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), primarily at airports. They are responsible for ensuring that security protocols are followed, managing personnel, responding to incidents, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. TSA Managers play a vital role in protecting passengers, staff, and facilities from security threats, while also ensuring efficient and effective screening processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a TSA manager?

To thrive as a TSA Manager, you need a solid background in security operations, leadership experience, and typically a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Familiarity with security screening technologies, incident management systems, and federal regulations is crucial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, decision-making abilities, and conflict resolution make candidates excel in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure compliance, maintain security standards, and lead teams effectively in high-pressure airport environments.

What are some common challenges faced by TSA managers, and how can they effectively address them?

TSA Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing security compliance with efficient passenger flow, managing diverse teams on varying shifts, and responding to rapidly changing security threats. Effective communication, ongoing staff training, and staying updated with the latest TSA protocols are key strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Building strong relationships with airport stakeholders and fostering a culture of adaptability can also help TSA Managers lead their teams successfully in a dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Tsa Manager vs Tsa Supervisor?

AspectTsa ManagerTsa Supervisor
CertificationsSecurity or management certifications often preferredSecurity-related certifications may be required
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple security teams at airports or transportation hubsSupervises daily security operations and staff
ResponsibilitiesDevelops policies, manages staff, ensures complianceMonitors security procedures, manages shift operations

The Tsa Manager typically holds a broader leadership role, overseeing multiple teams and strategic planning, while the Tsa Supervisor focuses on daily operational supervision of security staff. Both roles require security certifications and are integral to airport security operations, but the manager's scope is more strategic and administrative.

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Infographic showing various Tsa Manager job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,741 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Federal Air Marshal-AFSD-LE

Transportation Security Administration

Honolulu, HI • On-site, Remote

$114K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Transportation Security Administration rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 292 rated public sector bodies


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Summary
The Federal Air Marshal (FAM) serves as Assistant Federal Security Director-Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE) at a Category I, II, or III airport. Reporting to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Incumbent will work closely with the Federal Security Director (FSD) to ensure airport safety and security. This position operates under limited direction as a specialist or team lead for various work activities.
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The position is located at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, HI and reports to the Los Angeles Field Office, in the Field Operations Division (FOD), Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), Law Enforcement (LE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The LE promotes public confidence in our Nation's civil transportation systems through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other law enforcement resources in both air-and land-based mission assignments aboard U.S. air carriers, and in airports and other transportation modes within the Nation's general transportation systems. As a non-supervisory Federal Air Marshal Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
  • Serves as the TSA law enforcement representative within the local law enforcement community. Partners with law enforcement officials from other Federal agencies (e.g., FBI, DEA, Secret Service, CBP) and state and local agencies to address significant issues, share intelligence, and ensure the security of the airport. Provides support and assistance to law enforcement related taskforce groups and committees.
  • Establishes and maintains liaison with other federal, state, and local law enforcement at all levels, including those from private industry. Uses liaison role to ensure sharing of critical intelligence information, cooperation in conducting investigations, obtaining support for security initiatives, and maintaining a proactive law enforcement program to ensure the security of the airport and the traveling public. May communicate overall results of projects or work activities to TSA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties.
  • Coordinates multiple, varying, and complex threat assessment activities to include: vulnerability/threat assessments for Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS), and joint vulnerability.
  • Supports dignitary arrivals and visits.
  • Facilitates a variety of investigations in partnership with other law enforcement agencies having airport jurisdiction to include potential or actual violations of law. Investigations in which the AFSD-LE will become involved are generally those involving joint jurisdiction with other law enforcement agencies that affect the security of the airport or represent violations of law at the airport.
  • Additionally, the AFSD-LE responds to actual or potential security violations through participation in searches, seizures, and arrests. Investigative activities may involve gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing cases for U.S. Attorney, as needed. Notifies Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) regarding incidents to ensure appropriate information is shared. Most investigations are short-term and are worked in conjunction with local law enforcement or other Federal agencies with jurisdiction at the airport.

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Conditions of employment
  1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
  2. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
  3. You must have reached the minimum age (21) at the time of application.
  4. Selective Service registration is required.

Additional Conditions of Employment in Qualifications Section.
If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Qualifications
To qualify for the AFSD-LE SV-I Pay Band you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
  1. Be serving as a current, credentialed TSA LE Federal Air Marshal; AND
  2. To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H or GS-12 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as:
    • Communicating LE/FAMS goals and objectives to external partners or stakeholders; AND
    • Experience with Federal, state or local agency programs or activities that impact or relate to TSA operations or similar security programs.

Conditions of Employment
MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Individuals selected for this position must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position requires a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and credit check as a condition of placement/retention in the position. The background investigation will include a check of credit history and criminal record, interviews with prior employers, and contacts with references, co-workers, and personal associates, family members and friends. A candidate may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment as a Federal Air Marshal based on information obtained during this background investigation. The employee will also be subject to a 5-year periodic reinvestigation.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING: Selectees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.
PHYSICAL ABILITY: This position requires employees to engage in moderate to arduous physical exertion. Employees must meet and maintain medical requirements for law enforcement officers (including medical examinations and physical abilities assessments). Employees may be required to engage in physically strenuous and stressful activities during potentially dangerous duties that include but are not limited to, the use of defensive tactics.
TRAINING: This position requires employees to successfully complete all relevant training programs.
FIREARMS: Federal Air Marshals are required to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency as part of conducting law enforcement activities. Federal Air Marshals may be required to use deadly force, if necessary.
LAUTENBERG NOTICE: Title 18 USC, Section 922 (g) (9), automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from being appointed to this position.
TRAVEL: Selectees will be required to travel constantly while on duty. Federal Air Marshals are required to travel at various times during the day and night, and this travel routinely requires overnight stays both domestically and internationally. Federal Air Marshals are often required to travel to areas or locations that may be dangerous or present health hazards.
DUTY LOCATION/TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS: Federal Air Marshals must be available for permanent or long-term temporary (e.g. 30-day, 90-day, 120-day, etc.) assignments in any U.S. or international location in which the Federal Air Marshal Service operates.
HOURS OF DUTY: Federal Air Marshals are subject to 24-hour on-call duty. The work day of a Federal Air Marshal is often longer than 8 hours and will include working overtime, extended hours, and/or an irregular schedule as assigned. Federal Air Marshals are subject to changing shifts and assignments based on the needs of the Federal Air Marshal Service. Flexible schedules are not available and candidates must agree to perform the duties and duty tours as assigned.
This position has secondary coverage under 5 USC 8336(c) for applicants covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and 5 USC 8412(d) for applicants covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Applicants covered by CSRS in a primary position under 5 USC 8336(c) must meet eligibility requirements for mandatory separation under 5 USC 8335(b), including coverage in a primary position, before transferring directly, without a break in service exceeding 3 days, to a secondary position. Applicants covered by FERS in a rigorous position under 5 USC 8412(d) must meet the eligibility requirements for mandatory separation under 5 USC 8425(b), including coverage in a rigorous position for at least 3 years, before transferring directly, without a break in service exceeding 3 days, to a secondary position.
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System, and the employee is eligible for 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) location has a Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) of 8.64%. Which is not included in the salary amount.
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an OF-306, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.
More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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