Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Springfield are responsible for managing screening operations, supervising Officers and Lead Officers, and ensuring procedures are followed efficiently and accurately. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to guide teams through routine operations and security emergencies.

Location: Springfield, GA. Employment type: Fulltime.

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.
• Experience: at least one year in supervising transportation-security operations; six months as work leader or supervisor.

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

Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Springfield are responsible for managing screening operations, supervising Officers and Lead Officers, and ensuring procedures are followed efficiently and accurately. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to guide teams through routine operations and security emergencies.

Location: Springfield, GA. Employment type: Fulltime.