Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in West Helena, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned checkpoint.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in West Helena, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned checkpoint.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.