Senior TSA Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ottoville, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening operations and oversee security procedures across assigned checkpoints. The role requires supervising Officers and coordinating staffing to ensure timely, compliant operations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security and six months as a team leader.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• TSA employees may have eligibility considerations; review vacancy announcements.

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 Ottoville, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead screening operations and oversee security procedures across assigned checkpoints. The role requires supervising Officers and coordinating staffing to ensure timely, compliant operations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security and six months as a team leader.