Lead Explosives Security Specialist (STSS-E)

Transportation Security Administration; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives (STSS-E) at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii.

The role requires leadership of a screening team, expertise on explosives threats, and coordination with airport security partners to protect travelers and infrastructure. You will mentor front-line staff, conduct training, and oversee incident response for alarms and IED-related concerns, ensuring readiness across multiple

Qualifications

• This role requires subject matter expertise on threats to the traveling public from explosives and IEDs.
• Mentor and train screening staff to improve detection and response.
• Coordinate with Threat Assessment Programs, Bomb Squads, EOD and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the TSS-E team at the airport and oversee checkpoint operations.
• Assess, educate, and respond to alarms involving possible explosives or IEDs.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and bomb squads as required and provide training.
• Develop relationships with multi-modal partners and internal/external stakeholders.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives (STSS-E) at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Hawaii.

The role requires leadership of a screening team, expertise on explosives threats, and coordination with airport security partners to protect travelers and infrastructure. You will mentor front-line staff, conduct training, and oversee incident response for alarms and IED-related concerns, ensuring readiness across multiple