Airport Screening Operations Leader — Throughput & Security

Culmen International; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International seeks an experienced Airport Screening Operations Manager to lead TSA screening operations in Sarasota, FL. You will oversee passenger checkpoint and baggage screening, supervise STSOs, and optimize staffing and schedules to sustain security and throughput.

You will apply data analytics to identify performance gaps, coordinate with TSA and airport partners, and implement new procedures.

Qualifications

• Prior STSO, Transportation Security Manager, SPP Operations Manager, or comparable experience.
• TSA SPP experience.
• Experience with both passenger and checked-baggage screening.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using operational data to improve throughput, staffing efficiency, and screening performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day passenger checkpoint and checked-baggage screening operations.
• Manage STSOs and other operational supervisors, maintaining coverage across shifts.
• Develop and adjust operational schedules based on volumes, flight schedules, staffing availability, and screening requirements.
• Monitor wait times, throughput, staffing utilization, security effectiveness, and performance.
• Coordinate with TSA/FSD personnel and airport stakeholders on daily requirements.
• Lead the implementation of new or revised TSA screening procedures and directives.
• Identify risks, performance gaps, and workforce issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support incident response, irregular operations, contingency staffing, and surge requirements.
• Develop frontline supervisors and reinforce accountability, security, and customer service.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational leadership

Data-driven decisions

Aviation security

Staffing optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Culmen International seeks an experienced Airport Screening Operations Manager to lead TSA screening operations in Sarasota, FL. You will oversee passenger checkpoint and baggage screening, supervise STSOs, and optimize staffing and schedules to sustain security and throughput.

You will apply data analytics to identify performance gaps, coordinate with TSA and airport partners, and implement new procedures.