Airport Security Supervisor (STS) – Lead & Ops

TSA Job Listings; Boonsboro (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Boonsboro, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations during varied shifts.

This fulltime role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑tension security incidents.

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, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Boonsboro, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations during varied shifts.

This fulltime role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑tension security incidents.