Lead Transportation Security Officer (STS) – Supervisory

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Joseph, Oregon seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate shifts and respond to security incidents.

Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and are prepared for varying shifts, including overnight hours and

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance.
• Preference may be given to current TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Joseph, Oregon seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate shifts and respond to security incidents.

Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and are prepared for varying shifts, including overnight hours and