Senior Security Officer – Lead & Operations (Athens)

Transportation Security Jobs; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Athens, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires strong judgment and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical incidents.

Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation security and must meet the pay-band level for the vacancy.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Careful review of eligibility and the active 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Athens, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires strong judgment and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical incidents.

Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation security and must meet the pay-band level for the vacancy.