Entry-Level Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

TSA Job Listings; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Oak Park, IL. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, and ensures security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The STSO position requires leadership, operational coordination, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor; ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility section of 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 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 emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Oak Park, IL. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, and ensures security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The STSO position requires leadership, operational coordination, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.