Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Winthrop (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Winthrop, AR seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, especially during irregular security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 Winthrop, AR seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, especially during irregular security situations.