Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Checkpoint Ops

TSA Job Listings; Granville (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Granville, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and ensure adherence to TSA procedures.

The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and making timely security decisions, including during emergencies. Applicants should have supervisory experience and meet federal prerequisites, with eligibility for varied shifts and federal holidays.

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 also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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 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 Transportation Security Administration in Granville, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and ensure adherence to TSA procedures.

The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and making timely security decisions, including during emergencies. Applicants should have supervisory experience and meet federal prerequisites, with eligibility for varied shifts and federal holidays.