Senior Airport Security Supervisor (Lead Ops)

Transportation Security Jobs; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Stoughton, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure TSA procedures are followed at assigned checkpoints.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, and manage staffing and performance across shifts, including early

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• Emergency Essential position may apply.

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 Stoughton, WI seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure TSA procedures are followed at assigned checkpoints.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement, and manage staffing and performance across shifts, including early