Senior Transportation Security Leader

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Burlington, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and teams at passenger and baggage screening checkpoints.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures, with opportunities to drive improvements in procedures and operations at the airport.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Ability to lead, train, and distribute workloads; monitor performance and address routine workplace concerns.

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

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Burlington, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and teams at passenger and baggage screening checkpoints.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures, with opportunities to drive improvements in procedures and operations at the airport.