Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Ops Champion

Transportation Security Jobs; Cleveland (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Cleveland, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise Officers, manage staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure secure, compliant screening at your assigned location.

Officials note this role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with opportunities for advancement and federal benefits as part of a full-time schedule at an active airport.

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.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active TSA 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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Cleveland, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise Officers, manage staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure secure, compliant screening at your assigned location.

Officials note this role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with opportunities for advancement and federal benefits as part of a full-time schedule at an active airport.