Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Coldiron, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and staff. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during passenger and baggage checks.

The position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the vacancy announcement for eligibility and pay-band requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Supervise officers

Coordinate staffing

Make security decisions

Coaching & feedback

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Coldiron, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and staff. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during passenger and baggage checks.

The position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents.