Senior TSA Supervisory Officer Airport Security Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Cynthiana, Kentucky is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at a busy checkpoint. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient and compliant screening.

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work 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

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Cynthiana, Kentucky is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at a busy checkpoint. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient and compliant screening.

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