Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Kittery, ME is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This fulltime role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and time-sensitive security situations while ensuring procedures are followed.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with a SV-F pay band; shifts may include early mornings,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Judgment under pressure

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Kittery, ME is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This fulltime role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and time-sensitive security situations while ensuring procedures are followed.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour with a SV-F pay band; shifts may include early mornings,