TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Albany, GA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team of Security Officers and ensure efficient passenger screening operations. The role requires strong judgment and clear communication to manage routine operations and security incidents.

The STSO will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across multiple screening checkpoints.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility typically limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the vacancy 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 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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Albany, GA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team of Security Officers and ensure efficient passenger screening operations. The role requires strong judgment and clear communication to manage routine operations and security incidents.

The STSO will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across multiple screening checkpoints.