Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Beaufort, SC invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure adherence to security procedures at assigned checkpoints.

Qualified candidates have prior supervisory experience in security settings, strong judgment, and clear communication. The role may require varied shifts, overtime, and completing the necessary background checks and training.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading teams, distributing workload, and ensuring performance.
• Ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and coordinate coverage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger and baggage-screening operations
• Assign work, set priorities, and manage staffing rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available data
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Prepare briefings, logs, and reports
• Respond to incidents and emergencies

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication skills

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Beaufort, SC invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure adherence to security procedures at assigned checkpoints.

Qualified candidates have prior supervisory experience in security settings, strong judgment, and clear communication. The role may require varied shifts, overtime, and completing the necessary background checks and training.