Senior TSA STSO Supervisor — Screening Ops Lead

TSA Careers Center; Wharton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wharton, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and a team of officers and lead officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing and coverage to maintain security standards.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

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 eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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 judgement.
• 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

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wharton, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and a team of officers and lead officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate staffing and coverage to maintain security standards.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.