Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead Screening & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Nicholasville, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

You will oversee screening operations, assign work, respond to incidents, review performance, and work varying shifts including holidays. Requires at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national is required.
• Review eligibility per the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and approve leave.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Nicholasville, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

You will oversee screening operations, assign work, respond to incidents, review performance, and work varying shifts including holidays. Requires at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role; U.S. citizenship is required.