Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Yakima, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and staff across shifts. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and the ability to supervise multiple officers and checkpoints.

You will assign work, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Expect to oversee performance, provide coaching, and respond to incidents while coordinating with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship requirements as described in the vacancy announcement.
• Review eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Security procedures knowledge

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Yakima, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and staff across shifts. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and the ability to supervise multiple officers and checkpoints.

You will assign work, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures. Expect to oversee performance, provide coaching, and respond to incidents while coordinating with airport partners.