STSO Supervisor: Entry-Level Transportation Security Lead

TSA Job Listings; Georgetown (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown, KY-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offer a lead role in screening operations. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions under pressure.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential to manage routine operations and fast-moving security incidents. Responsibilities include supervising officers, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport

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.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review the eligibility section in the vacancy.

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

Supervisory experience

Security operations knowledge

Job description

Georgetown, KY-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) offer a lead role in screening operations. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions under pressure.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential to manage routine operations and fast-moving security incidents. Responsibilities include supervising officers, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport