Senior Transportation Security Team Lead

TSA Job Listings; Epes (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) role at TSA oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervising Officers and coordinating staffing at the Epes, AL location. The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to handle routine and incident-driven security situations.

Expect fulltime appointment with varied shifts, the pay range of 25.00–50.00 per hour, and eligibility for federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) role at TSA oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervising Officers and coordinating staffing at the Epes, AL location. The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to handle routine and incident-driven security situations.

Expect fulltime appointment with varied shifts, the pay range of 25.00–50.00 per hour, and eligibility for federal benefits.