Senior STSO Leader — Airport Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in East Saint Louis, IL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport and TSA leadership. Full-time, variable shifts may apply.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in East Saint Louis, IL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport and TSA leadership. Full-time, variable shifts may apply.