Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Winthrop, WA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage TSA personnel. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and security incidents.

The STSO will oversee screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized security operations supervision.
• At least 6 months in a work leader or supervisory role.
• U.S. citizenship or national status required.

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

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Winthrop, WA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage TSA personnel. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and security incidents.

The STSO will oversee screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient operations.