Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition support

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) position in Bergman, AR, oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) position in Bergman, AR, oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.