Senior Transportation Security Officer – Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lexington, SC is seeking qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport.

In this role you will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and ensure procedures meet federal TSA standards. Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are essential, with willingness to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have lead or supervisory experience in TSA-related roles.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and review performance.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Lexington, SC is seeking qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport.

In this role you will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and ensure procedures meet federal TSA standards. Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are essential, with willingness to work various shifts.