Lead Transportation Security Officer — Elevate Screening

TSA Job Listings; Adamstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Adamstown, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing at the airport. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, make security decisions, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently in fast-paced environments.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine operations and

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.

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.]
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Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Adamstown, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing at the airport. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, make security decisions, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently in fast-paced environments.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine operations and