Lead Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Sweet Home (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Sweet Home, Oregon. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear leadership.

This full-time role may require varied shifts, overtime, and coordination with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many TSA vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Sweet Home, Oregon. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear leadership.

This full-time role may require varied shifts, overtime, and coordination with airport stakeholders.