Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Rye Beach Village District (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Rye Beach, NH. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and leading teams at one or more checkpoints, with responsibilities spanning staffing and incident response.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security‑critical situations.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation‑security operations, typically related to TSA roles.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, and address routine workplace concerns.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Rye Beach, NH. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and leading teams at one or more checkpoints, with responsibilities spanning staffing and incident response.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security‑critical situations.