Lead Transportation Security Officer — People & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Crowder (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations at Crowder, OK. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies. Work may include varied shifts, overtime, and weekend assignments to maintain airport security.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized security experience supervising staff.
• Experience with TSA procedures and security operations preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or national status required.

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.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations at Crowder, OK. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies. Work may include varied shifts, overtime, and weekend assignments to maintain airport security.