Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Laotto

TSA Job Listings; LaOtto (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Indiana seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage at the assigned airport.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including overnight or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Indiana seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage at the assigned airport.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including overnight or weekend shifts.