TSA STSO Lead: Screen & Guide Checkpoint Teams

TSA Careers Center; Northfield Falls (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Northfield Falls, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of Security Officers. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and incidents.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed. Requires at least one year of supervisory experience and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national is required for this role.
• Must meet background, security, medical, and fitness requirements.

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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Operational coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Northfield Falls, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of Security Officers. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and incidents.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed. Requires at least one year of supervisory experience and U.S. citizenship.