Airport Transportation Security Supervisor (STS/Lead TSO)

TSA Jobs Placement; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Anderson, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This role requires the ability to make quick security-based decisions, assign work, review performance, and prepare briefings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor (6+ months).

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, Department of Homeland Security in Anderson, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This role requires the ability to make quick security-based decisions, assign work, review performance, and prepare briefings.