Senior TSA STSO Lead - Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

The TSA Careers Center in Lee, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff coordination at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 TSA Careers Center in Lee, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff coordination at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime and holidays.