Lead Transportation Security Officer (TSO) – Federal Ops Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Yuma, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise a team of officers, and ensure consistent application of security procedures.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across shifts, handle incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited 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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Operational planning

Team coordination

Security procedures

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Yuma, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise a team of officers, and ensure consistent application of security procedures.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across shifts, handle incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.