Senior TSA STSO - Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Kelleys Island (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kelleys Island, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations across multiple checkpoints and baggage procedures. You will oversee teams, coordinate schedules, and make security-driven decisions that ensure consistent application of procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and demonstrate leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of 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 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 Kelleys Island, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations across multiple checkpoints and baggage procedures. You will oversee teams, coordinate schedules, and make security-driven decisions that ensure consistent application of procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and demonstrate leadership capabilities.