Entry-Level TSA Supervisor: Lead Transportation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings 

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at McHenry, IL. The role oversees officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are applied consistently.

The STSO role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and urgent security situations, including shifts, holidays, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at McHenry, IL. The role oversees officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are applied consistently.

The STSO role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and urgent security situations, including shifts, holidays, or overtime as needed.