Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in North Lakewood, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. As a STSO you will supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, assign work, and respond to security incidents, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor showing the ability to distribute workloads and train employees.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Staffing coordination

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in North Lakewood, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. As a STSO you will supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, assign work, and respond to security incidents, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.