Entry-Level STSO Supervisor - Transportation Security

TSA Job Listings; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TSA Job Listings in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures and professional judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Emergency response

Job description

TSA Job Listings in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures and professional judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.