Airport Security Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Quincy, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and quickly in a high-stakes security environment.

This full-time role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with duties including staffing coordination, performance coaching, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least 6 months.
• Some vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational 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, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Security procedures

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Quincy, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and quickly in a high-stakes security environment.

This full-time role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with duties including staffing coordination, performance coaching, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain