Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Braddock Heights (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Braddock Heights, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and incidents.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience in directing teams and workload distribution.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Staffing

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Braddock Heights, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and incidents.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and resolve routine workplace concerns.