Senior Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Salisbury, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, responding to incidents, and preparing briefings and management communications.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should 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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Salisbury, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, responding to incidents, and preparing briefings and management communications.