Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Buena Vista, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, assign work, coordinate rotations, and respond decisively to incidents, emergencies, or operational disruptions while maintaining federal

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.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor 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, information, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Buena Vista, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, assign work, coordinate rotations, and respond decisively to incidents, emergencies, or operational disruptions while maintaining federal