Airport Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hammond, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate with airport stakeholders. The role calls for sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.

Typical duties include supervising officers, managing check-point operations, and preparing reports while ensuring procedures follow TSA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates typically have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hammond, IN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate with airport stakeholders. The role calls for sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.

Typical duties include supervising officers, managing check-point operations, and preparing reports while ensuring procedures follow TSA guidelines.