Airport Security Leadership: STSO Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Drayton (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Drayton, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role combines decision-making, oversight of passenger and baggage screening, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations.

You will oversee staffing, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders while applying TSA procedures and

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level in the vacancy.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Drayton, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role combines decision-making, oversight of passenger and baggage screening, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations.

You will oversee staffing, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders while applying TSA procedures and