Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Shenandoah, PA. The role leads officers and coordinates screening operations, ensuring security procedures are followed and decisions are made quickly and soundly.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, managing shift coverage, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and providing performance feedback.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Also at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staffing coordination

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Shenandoah, PA. The role leads officers and coordinates screening operations, ensuring security procedures are followed and decisions are made quickly and soundly.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, managing shift coverage, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and providing performance feedback.