Senior STSO Lead — Transportation Security Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Roanoke, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security roles, be able to meet background requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• 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 and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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 Roanoke, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security roles, be able to meet background requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts including weekends and holidays.