STSO Leader: Security Ops, Staffing & Impact

Transportation Security Jobs; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Decatur. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, and coordinates staffing to maintain security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Roles may require early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Decatur. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, and coordinates staffing to maintain security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Roles may require early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or