Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Checkpoints

TSA Careers Center; Valhermoso Springs (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Valhermoso Springs, AL. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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, 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Valhermoso Springs, AL. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.