Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wishram, WA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate a team of officers at airport screening checkpoints. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing screening operations, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

A focus on coaching, workload distribution, and incident response is essential. Qualification includes at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months as a

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must meet background investigation and security clearance requirements.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wishram, WA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate a team of officers at airport screening checkpoints. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing screening operations, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

A focus on coaching, workload distribution, and incident response is essential. Qualification includes at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months as a