Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSOs & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

health, dental, vision, life, and long

term-care insurance

paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

flexible spending accounts

career-development opportunities

tuition support

transportation subsidies

uniform allowance

wellness programs

premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee frontline operations at Thayer. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating passenger screening, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience, be prepared for varied shifts, and comply with federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.

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

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee frontline operations at Thayer. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating passenger screening, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience, be prepared for varied shifts, and comply with federal employment requirements.