Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Racine, Wisconsin, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

STSO duties include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching 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, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Racine, Wisconsin, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

STSO duties include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.