Airport Security Operations Lead (TSA Supervisory)

TSA Job Listings; New Salem (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is currently seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in New Salem, PA. The role oversees staffing and daily screening operations, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures across multiple checkpoints and shift schedules.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and strong leadership capabilities to distribute workloads, train

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience in workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring.

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 and incident reports.
• 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

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is currently seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in New Salem, PA. The role oversees staffing and daily screening operations, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures across multiple checkpoints and shift schedules.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and strong leadership capabilities to distribute workloads, train