Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Lead Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Mount Sterling (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Sterling, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and make security decisions using TSA procedures.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, shifts, and emergencies in a dynamic airport environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Requires supervisory experience in security operations.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff and coordinate staffing.

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 and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Sterling, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and make security decisions using TSA procedures.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, shifts, and emergencies in a dynamic airport environment.