Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Checkpoint Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Johnston, SC, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will oversee officers, manage passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and coordinate with TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Experience should include supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers and meeting the pay-band level for the 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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Leadership

Incident response

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Johnston, SC, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will oversee officers, manage passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and coordinate with TSA leadership.