Senior Transportation Security Leader — Oversee Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Broadbent, OR is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires guiding daily activities, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards at busy airport environments.

The STSO oversees staffing, coordinates rotations, and makes critical decisions to maintain efficient and secure operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Broadbent, OR is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires guiding daily activities, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards at busy airport environments.

The STSO oversees staffing, coordinates rotations, and makes critical decisions to maintain efficient and secure operations.