Senior STSO — Lead Airport Security Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Mars (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Federal retirement program

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Mars, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage TSA screening operations, supervise officers, and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and ensure procedures are followed.

Availability for varying shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor including workload distribution and coaching.
• Review eligibility per vacancy announcement and eligibility guidance for TSA employment.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Mars, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage TSA screening operations, supervise officers, and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and ensure procedures are followed.

Availability for varying shifts and overtime may be required.