TSA Supervisory Lead - Airport Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Oconee, GA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations at one or more checkpoints, oversee staff, and coordinate flow at the airport.

You will supervise officers, assign duties, review performance, and respond to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards. This role requires leadership across shifts and coordination with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and meet the pay-band level.
• Candidates should 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

Transportation Security Administration in Oconee, GA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations at one or more checkpoints, oversee staff, and coordinate flow at the airport.

You will supervise officers, assign duties, review performance, and respond to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards. This role requires leadership across shifts and coordination with airport stakeholders.