Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits: health, dental, and

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Tippecanoe, IN is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading teams, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport partners, and implementing improvements to procedures and staffing plans. A full-time role with varied shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• May be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet medical/vision/hearing/color-perception standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime; may be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional 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, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Tippecanoe, IN is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading teams, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport partners, and implementing improvements to procedures and staffing plans. A full-time role with varied shifts and potential overtime.