Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily passenger and baggage screening operations at Avon. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily passenger and baggage screening operations at Avon. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.