Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STSOs)

TSA Job Listings; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with Thrift Savings

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Kingston, NH, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role involves directing staff, coordinating assignments, and applying TSA procedures in fast-paced security scenarios.

Candidates should have 1+ year of specialized security supervision and strong leadership. Expect varied shifts, federal benefits, and federal holidays as part of employment terms.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or team lead in security or related field is typical.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff and monitor performance.

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 Kingston, NH, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role involves directing staff, coordinating assignments, and applying TSA procedures in fast-paced security scenarios.

Candidates should have 1+ year of specialized security supervision and strong leadership. Expect varied shifts, federal benefits, and federal holidays as part of employment terms.