Entry-Level TSA Supervisor: Transportation Security

TSA Job Listings; Town of Sullivan (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sullivan, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead the checkpoint team and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and high-pressure security situations. Fulltime position with varied shifts and federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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, 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sullivan, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead the checkpoint team and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and high-pressure security situations. Fulltime position with varied shifts and federal benefits apply.