Airport Security Supervisor & Team Lead (TSA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mascoutah, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. You will supervise staffing, make security decisions, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to handle routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status is required.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mascoutah, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. You will supervise staffing, make security decisions, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to handle routine and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.