Senior TSA STSO Lead — Security Ops Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health, dental, and vision保险

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) in Carnelian Bay, CA. The role leads TSA Officers and coordinates screening operations, ensuring safety and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage screening environments.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in transportation-security or related operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the active vacancy announcement for eligibility and requirements.

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, information, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) in Carnelian Bay, CA. The role leads TSA Officers and coordinates screening operations, ensuring safety and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage screening environments.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in transportation-security or related operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.