Entry-Level Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

TSA Job Listings; Vienna Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Vienna, OH, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee staff at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations.

Primary duties include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staffing planning

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Vienna, OH, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee staff at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations.

Primary duties include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.