Senior STSO: Lead Airport Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ladoga, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee personnel at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvements to screening procedures

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as work leader or supervisor.

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

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ladoga, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee personnel at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvements to screening procedures