Senior Transportation Security Officer — Operations Leader

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Milford, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures at the assigned checkpoint. You will assign work, coach staff, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents and routine

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer at the pay-band level.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as specialized security experience.

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, information, 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 emergencies.
• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staffing coordination

Coaching and development

Performance monitoring

Workload distribution

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Milford, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures at the assigned checkpoint. You will assign work, coach staff, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents and routine