Airport Security Operations Lead — TSA Supervisory

TSA Careers Center; Goodnews Bay (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration invites qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) responsibilities at Goodnews Bay, AK. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, coordinate screening operations, and manage staffing to ensure efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, plus six months as a team leader. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.

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

The Transportation Security Administration invites qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) responsibilities at Goodnews Bay, AK. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, coordinate screening operations, and manage staffing to ensure efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, plus six months as a team leader. U.S.