Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Wellston (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wellston, OK is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at the airport. The role is full-time and may require early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have 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 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wellston, OK is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at the airport. The role is full-time and may require early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and