Airport Security Supervisor (TSA STSO) - Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lovejoy, GA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints or baggage areas. The role requires guiding daily security decisions and coordinating staffing across shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months in a leadership role; eligibility may favor current TSA employees.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 in Lovejoy, GA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints or baggage areas. The role requires guiding daily security decisions and coordinating staffing across shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least a year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months in a leadership role; eligibility may favor current TSA employees.