Senior TSA STSO: Lead Security Ops & Team Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Burlington, KY to manage screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will coordinate daily staffing, conduct briefings, and ensure adherence to security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership to oversee multiple checkpoints or screening activities, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated leadership in supervising security operations.
• Experience leading teams of officers and coordinating staffing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and exercise sound judgment in fast-moving security situations.

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 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, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Burlington, KY to manage screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will coordinate daily staffing, conduct briefings, and ensure adherence to security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership to oversee multiple checkpoints or screening activities, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.