Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Supervisory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Covington, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

If selected, you will supervise Officers, manage schedules, review performance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. Must meet eligibility and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• At least six months experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of the active 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 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 Covington, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

If selected, you will supervise Officers, manage schedules, review performance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. Must meet eligibility and pass background checks.