Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Deerfield, WI. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security incidents.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards

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, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Deerfield, WI. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security incidents.