Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Whitelaw (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Whitelaw, WI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily aviation screening operations at the assigned airport. As STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently during routine operations and during security incidents.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage check-point activities, performance reviews, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor to show workload distribution and coaching.
• Eligibility review for current TSA employees when applying to Supervisory vacancies.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Whitelaw, WI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily aviation screening operations at the assigned airport. As STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently during routine operations and during security incidents.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage check-point activities, performance reviews, and