STSO Supervisor - Lead Airport Security & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Stephensport, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively during routine shifts and security incidents, with duties spanning inspections, briefings, and cooperation with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Shift planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Stephensport, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively during routine shifts and security incidents, with duties spanning inspections, briefings, and cooperation with airport partners.