Senior Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Footville, WI.

The role involves supervising screening staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and consistently throughout airport operations. Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership ability.
• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and supervisory judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Footville, WI.

The role involves supervising screening staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately and consistently throughout airport operations. Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and leadership experience.