Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Ada, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate daily security operations. You will supervise Officers, oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and respond to incidents while liaising with airport staff and law enforcement.

This full-time role requires strong leadership and adaptability for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility for federal employment; current permanent or eligible TSA employees may be favored.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.
• Willing to work varying shifts, overtime, and meet physical requirements.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Ada, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate daily security operations. You will supervise Officers, oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and respond to incidents while liaising with airport staff and law enforcement.

This full-time role requires strong leadership and adaptability for varied shifts.