TSA Supervisory Transportation Security Lead

TSA Careers Center; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Rocky Mount. STSOs manage screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure adherence to procedures with strong judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role may require varied shifts, overtime, and coordination of staffing. Applicants should have supervisory experience and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations at the airport.

Qualifications

• At least one year of supervisory or lead-employee experience in security or related operations.
• Ability to supervise multiple officers and coordinate staffing.
• Knowledge of TSA procedures and security operation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo screening.
• Assign work, establish priorities, coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching.
• Approve leave and address 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

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Rocky Mount. STSOs manage screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure adherence to procedures with strong judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role may require varied shifts, overtime, and coordination of staffing. Applicants should have supervisory experience and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations at the airport.