Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Elm Springs (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elm Springs, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations and manage a team of TSA personnel at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily screening activities, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles may qualify.
• Ability to review performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, 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 management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Elm Springs, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations and manage a team of TSA personnel at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily screening activities, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.