Lead Transportation Security Supervisor-Airport Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Hominy (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hominy, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires ensuring accurate and consistent application of TSA procedures during routine and non-routine security situations.

The STSO oversees checkpoint and baggage-screening tasks, coordinates staffing, and makes informed security decisions.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hominy, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires ensuring accurate and consistent application of TSA procedures during routine and non-routine security situations.

The STSO oversees checkpoint and baggage-screening tasks, coordinates staffing, and makes informed security decisions.