TSA Supervisory Security Officer – Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Rufe, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure accurate execution of procedures. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and communicate with airport stakeholders while supporting 24/7 operations and federal holidays.

Requirements include one year of supervisory experience and eligibility for the pay-band SV-F; U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may overlap with specialized security experience.
• Most Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the active announcement.

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 judgement
• 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, Department of Homeland Security in Rufe, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure accurate execution of procedures. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and communicate with airport stakeholders while supporting 24/7 operations and federal holidays.

Requirements include one year of supervisory experience and eligibility for the pay-band SV-F; U.S.