Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned airports. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication in routine and high-pressure security situations.

STSOs may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related transportation-security activities, coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are followed

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typically related to work as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned airports. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication in routine and high-pressure security situations.

STSOs may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related transportation-security activities, coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are followed