STSO Supervisor: Lead Airport Screening & Team Oversight

Airport Jobs Placement; Silver Creek (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Silver Creek, WA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead front-line staff. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The STSO may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related security activities at the assigned airport, coordinating staffing and security

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Clear communication

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Silver Creek, WA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead front-line staff. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The STSO may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related security activities at the assigned airport, coordinating staffing and security