Senior TSA STSO — Security & Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Scottsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Scottsville, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and direct screening operations at the assigned airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and demonstrated leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Scottsville, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage and direct screening operations at the assigned airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and demonstrated leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.