Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Danville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. The role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring procedures are followed, and making security-based decisions under pressure.

Ideal candidates will have solid leadership experience in security settings, the ability to manage shifts and workloads, and a focus on training and performance feedback to improve daily

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor (6+ months) in a related role.

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.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Danville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. The role requires coordinating staffing, ensuring procedures are followed, and making security-based decisions under pressure.

Ideal candidates will have solid leadership experience in security settings, the ability to manage shifts and workloads, and a focus on training and performance feedback to improve daily