Supervisory Transportation Security Officer — Lead Operations

TSA Careers Center; Fairview (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fairview, OR is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliant screening operations. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, assigning work, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing

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 eligibility in the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fairview, OR is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliant screening operations. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, assigning work, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing