Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Norman, IN is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, manage staffing at checkpoints, and make security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

This full-time federal position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience managing teams or work groups.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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/coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Norman, IN is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, manage staffing at checkpoints, and make security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

This full-time federal position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies.