Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Security Leader

TSA Careers Center; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waimea, Hawaii seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures during passenger and baggage screening.

As a full-time STSO you will supervise Officers, oversee checkpoint operations, coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, review performance, and respond to security incidents.

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.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles.

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 in Waimea, Hawaii seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures during passenger and baggage screening.

As a full-time STSO you will supervise Officers, oversee checkpoint operations, coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, review performance, and respond to security incidents.