Transportation Security Supervisor & Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Beaufort, NC. The role supervises officers and leads screening operations, coordinating staffing and coverage across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Applicants typically have experience supervising TSA operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. This is a full-time federal appointment with varied shifts and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility carefully.

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

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Beaufort, NC. The role supervises officers and leads screening operations, coordinating staffing and coverage across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Applicants typically have experience supervising TSA operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. This is a full-time federal appointment with varied shifts and overtime potential.