Senior TSA STSO: Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in St Thomas, VI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead security operations at screening checkpoints and related activities. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening duties.

Ideal candidates will have solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in St Thomas, VI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead security operations at screening checkpoints and related activities. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening duties.

Ideal candidates will have solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents.