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Supervisory Transportation Security Officer
United States Department of Homeland Security - Helena, MT
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) position at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) involves overseeing security operations at Helena Regional Airport. The role is critical in safeguarding the American transportation infrastructure by mitigating threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. The STSO will supervise Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs), ensuring effective screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo while making independent security-based decisions.
Responsibilities
- Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
- Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
- Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
- Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
- Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
- Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
- Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.
- Assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- One year of specialized experience related to the duties of a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
- Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability to meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a high-stakes security environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
- Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
- Flexible work schedules and tuition reimbursement.
