Airport Security Ops Lead — Supervisory TSO

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Superior, WI. This role leads screening operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of TSA procedures across checkpoints.

Strong leadership and the ability to make critical security decisions under routine and emergency conditions are essential. The position is full-time with varied shifts, potential overtime, and federal benefits; eligibility includes background checks and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory security experience.
• Experience as a TSA officer or lead officer preferred.
• Experience leading teams and distributing workloads.

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

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

People management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Superior, WI. This role leads screening operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of TSA procedures across checkpoints.

Strong leadership and the ability to make critical security decisions under routine and emergency conditions are essential. The position is full-time with varied shifts, potential overtime, and federal benefits; eligibility includes background checks and