Senior TSA STSO: Lead Security Operations

TSA Job Listings; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Oak Ridge is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise STSOs, oversee various screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage to ensure security procedures are followed.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Current or prior TSA employee eligibility may apply as per the vacancy announcement.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Oak Ridge is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise STSOs, oversee various screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage to ensure security procedures are followed.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.