Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Guston, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead transportation-security operations and supervise Officers at the airport checkpoint(s).

The role involves coordinating screening activities, making security-based decisions, and guiding teams through routine operations and emergencies while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Guston, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead transportation-security operations and supervise Officers at the airport checkpoint(s).

The role involves coordinating screening activities, making security-based decisions, and guiding teams through routine operations and emergencies while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.