Supervisory Transportation Security Officer — Lead Ops (Tallevast)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Tallevast, FL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead checkpoint operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and security-intensive situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Tallevast, FL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead checkpoint operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and security-intensive situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.