Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; East New Market (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in East New Market, MD invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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, 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

The Transportation Security Administration in East New Market, MD invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.