Senior STSO Supervisor — Security Screening Leadership

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Tracy, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide during routine and security-driven situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and meet the leadership criteria for TSA vacanies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (6+ months).
• Experience may be gained in TSA roles; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Tracy, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide during routine and security-driven situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and meet the leadership criteria for TSA vacanies.