Senior Airport Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Calumet City, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate passenger and baggage operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures follow TSA standards.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Most Supervisory TSO vacancies target current permanent or eligible 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

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Team coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Calumet City, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate passenger and baggage operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures follow TSA standards.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.