STSO Career Lead: Airport Screening & Team Leadership

TSA Job Resource; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Washington, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role requires leadership of officers, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving environments.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage busy screening checkpoints, overtime, and irregular schedules while

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 Washington, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role requires leadership of officers, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving environments.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage busy screening checkpoints, overtime, and irregular schedules while