Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STSO) – Horn Lake

TSA Careers Center; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Horn Lake, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff at one or more checkpoints. Strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations are essential.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security oversight and demonstrable leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; 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 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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Horn Lake, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff at one or more checkpoints. Strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations are essential.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security oversight and demonstrable leadership.