Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Warrior, Alabama seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed. STSOs supervise Officers and Lead Officers, manage daily operations, and make security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead TSO and pay-band level.
• Current TSA employment or eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, or checked baggage 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

Supervision

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Warrior, Alabama seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed. STSOs supervise Officers and Lead Officers, manage daily operations, and make security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents.