Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Yazoo City, MS, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise TSA Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to incidents, ensuring security procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations.

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.
• Citizenship and eligibility requirements per the TSA vacancy.

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

Communication

Judgment

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Yazoo City, MS, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise TSA Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to incidents, ensuring security procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations.