Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Seatac, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and enforcing TSA procedures for consistent security results.

Applicants should have substantial experience in transportation-security supervision and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles or Lead TSO.
• Eligibility often limited to current TSA employees; review the 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Clear communication

Shift coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Seatac, WA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and enforcing TSA procedures for consistent security results.

Applicants should have substantial experience in transportation-security supervision and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.