Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) role at TSA in Galena, MD leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are followed accurately during routine operations and fast-moving incidents. Candidates typically have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a lead role; must be a U.S.

citizen, pass a background check, and meet medical and security standards.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) role at TSA in Galena, MD leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are followed accurately during routine operations and fast-moving incidents. Candidates typically have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a lead role; must be a U.S.

citizen, pass a background check, and meet medical and security standards.