Senior STSO – Lead Transportation Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Oologah (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oologah, OK seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and respond effectively to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• May be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Oologah, OK seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and respond effectively to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed consistently.