Senior STSO - Lead Airport Security & Operations

TSA Job Listings; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rittman, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership across routine and emergency situations.

You will oversee staffing, coordinate shifts, and ensure accurate application of security procedures while supporting airport operations and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.

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 Rittman, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership across routine and emergency situations.

You will oversee staffing, coordinate shifts, and ensure accurate application of security procedures while supporting airport operations and stakeholder coordination.