Senior TSA Supervisor - Lead Security Operations

TSA Job Resource; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in McCordsville, IN to lead and mentor a team of STSOs across screening operations. You will supervise daily activities, assign priorities, ensure adherence to procedures, and coordinate with airport partners to maintain security and efficiency.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading a team of STSOs or similar.
• Ability to work varying shifts and respond to emergencies.

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

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in McCordsville, IN to lead and mentor a team of STSOs across screening operations. You will supervise daily activities, assign priorities, ensure adherence to procedures, and coordinate with airport partners to maintain security and efficiency.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.