Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Menlo (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Menlo, WA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations. Applicants should expect varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead 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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Menlo, WA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations. Applicants should expect varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits.