Senior STSO Supervisor - Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Ovett (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings 

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ovett, MS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents, with varied shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least 6 months leading a team or supervising workload distribution and coaching.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ovett, MS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents, with varied shifts and potential overtime.