SFO Incumbent Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

VMD Corp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,013 - 69,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

VMD Corp in San Francisco is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead security operations at the airport. This position involves supervising the security screening of travelers and luggage, ensuring safety protocols, and utilizing advanced screening technologies.

The ideal candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and ready to obtain a Secret Clearance. The role offers competitive pay within the range of $44.29 to $50.19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have the ability to obtain dual-function certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee screening checkpoint(s) and baggage screening operations.
• Conduct security screening of persons and baggage to ensure SOPs are met.
• Prepare incident reports.
• Implement updated security screening procedures.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Critical thinking

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join VMD Corp (VMD), an Xcelerate Solutions company, a recognized leader in transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect travelers and safeguard the nation’s critical air infrastructure.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026.

What you will do

Grow in a fulfilling career as a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) working alongside a team of aviation security professionals. You will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation. You will also supervise Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security‑based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. You will be responsible for leading Transportation Security Officers (TSOs). As an STSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established guidelines and skill level. You will adjust the workload in accordance with established priorities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day‑to‑day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting security screening of persons, their carry‑on and checked baggage/cargo to ensure SOPs are met.
• Fostering and ongoing development of critical thinking abilities necessary to mitigate security threats through identification, assessment, and applying appropriate strategies and methods.
• Operating various screening equipment.
• Communicating and interacting with travelers and stakeholders, including pre‑shift briefings.
• Preparing incident reports.
• Implementing updated security screening procedures.

What you will need

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Pass a computerized assessment (pattern recognition and 2D/3D spatial reasoning).
• Pass a medical evaluation (vision, hearing, and joint mobility exam).
• Pass pre‑employment drug test.
• Ability to work any day, Monday – Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM.
• Ability to work independently and possess effective decision‑making skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain dual‑function certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Constant standing, lifting, twisting and bending.

Compensation And Benefits

• Anticipated pay range for this position is $44.29-$50.19, determined based on years of service and certifications and in accordance with the Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination.

We offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits per CBA/SCA guidelines.
• On‑the‑job training (no prior experience required).
• Career development opportunities.

Travel and Telecommuting

• Telecommute Option: No.
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided.

Working with VMD

VMD Corp, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Xcelerate Solutions, is part of the nation’s critical air travel infrastructure. Our Transportation Security Services team helps protect travelers at home and abroad, providing security services at multiple airports across the United States. As a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community, VMD and Xcelerate Solutions’ customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug‑free workplace.