Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead Ops (Arlington)

TSA Job Listings; La Côte-Saint-André; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Arlington, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead Screening Operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑tempo security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with readiness for varied

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations.
• Minimum six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a security clearance.

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

Staff supervision

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Arlington, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead Screening Operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑tempo security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with readiness for varied