Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Thayer (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Thayer, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at airport checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly in security situations.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with TSA leadership and airport staff to ensure procedures are followed accurately.

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.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Thayer, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at airport checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly in security situations.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with TSA leadership and airport staff to ensure procedures are followed accurately.