Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, oversees security screening operations at airports. STSO supervisory roles involve coordinating staffing, directing officers, and ensuring timely, compliant screening processes.

Positions require strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high-pressure security situations. Fulltime appointments and shift flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for 6 months or more.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as security experience.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, oversees security screening operations at airports. STSO supervisory roles involve coordinating staffing, directing officers, and ensuring timely, compliant screening processes.

Positions require strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high-pressure security situations. Fulltime appointments and shift flexibility may apply.