Airport Security Supervisor — TSO Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Post, Oregon, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. This role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage teams across checkpoints and duties.

The STSO will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime, depending on vacancy and needs.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement; many vacancies are limited to current 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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Post, Oregon, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. This role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage teams across checkpoints and duties.

The STSO will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime, depending on vacancy and needs.