Senior STSO — Lead Transportation Security Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Olympic Valley, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing and screening activities, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Olympic Valley, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing and screening activities, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.