Senior Transportation Security Team Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Ripley Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ripley, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise TSA staff. Responsibilities include leading officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Ideal candidates will have solid judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security environments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including distributing workloads, training employees, and resolving routine workplace concerns.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ripley, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise TSA staff. Responsibilities include leading officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Ideal candidates will have solid judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security environments.