Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Amity.

This leadership role involves supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, ensuring security procedures are applied consistently, and guiding teams through routine and high‑urgency situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or related roles.
• Ability to lead teams, distribute workloads, and provide coaching.

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 guidance.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory ability

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Amity.

This leadership role involves supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, ensuring security procedures are applied consistently, and guiding teams through routine and high‑urgency situations.