Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lyons, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead frontline screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires commanding attention to detail and effective decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and a track record of supervising staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lyons, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead frontline screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires commanding attention to detail and effective decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and a track record of supervising staff.