Senior STSO: Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Topmost, KY, seeks an STSO supervisor to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and lead a team of officers at assigned checkpoints.

You will manage staffing, coordinate rotations, and make security-based decisions while ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. This role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for details on current TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee screening operations for passengers, baggage, and cargo as assigned.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and developmental feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, reports, and communications for management.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Topmost, KY, seeks an STSO supervisor to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and lead a team of officers at assigned checkpoints.

You will manage staffing, coordinate rotations, and make security-based decisions while ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. This role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving environments.