Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Drexel (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Drexel, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily operations for passenger and baggage screening. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to handle fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and respond to security incidents while working varied shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 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, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Drexel, NC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily operations for passenger and baggage screening. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to handle fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and respond to security incidents while working varied shifts and overtime as required.