Senior TSA Supervisor - Lead Screening & Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Oak Lawn, IL. As a STSO you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security and efficiency.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Oak Lawn, IL. As a STSO you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security and efficiency.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.