Airport Security Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Edgewater, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned airports. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, approving leave, conducting performance reviews, and communicating with TSA

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.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible or preferred as per 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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Edgewater, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned airports. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, approving leave, conducting performance reviews, and communicating with TSA