Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Virden, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO). This leadership role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates staffing to ensure consistent security procedures.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and demonstrated ability to train staff, review performance, and respond to

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Virden, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO). This leadership role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates staffing to ensure consistent security procedures.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and demonstrated ability to train staff, review performance, and respond to