Airport Security Ops Supervisor (TSA STSO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in West Enfield, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at one or more checkpoints. You will assign tasks, manage coverage, and make security decisions according to TSA procedures and incident responses.

The role requires strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security contingencies.

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.

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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in West Enfield, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at one or more checkpoints. You will assign tasks, manage coverage, and make security decisions according to TSA procedures and incident responses.

The role requires strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security contingencies.