Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brookport, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers across one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility advantages; review the vacancy announcement for details.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brookport, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers across one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.