Airport Screening Supervisor - Lead Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Parrish (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Parrish, AL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations and supervise officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. You will coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and communicate with TSA leadership to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, with schedules that may include early mornings,

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many STSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Parrish, AL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations and supervise officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. You will coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and communicate with TSA leadership to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, with schedules that may include early mornings,