Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Eastlake, CO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months in a lead role; federal

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have leadership experience supervising teams and workload distribution.

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 in Eastlake, CO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months in a lead role; federal