Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Transportation Security Officer

TSA Job Listings; Martinsville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinsville-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles are available within the Transportation Security Administration. The STSO supervises officers, coordinates staffing and screening operations, and leads in security decisions and incident responses.

Candidates should have prior supervisory security experience and meet the vacancy’s pay-band requirements. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement and have leadership experience.
• Review eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

Martinsville-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles are available within the Transportation Security Administration. The STSO supervises officers, coordinates staffing and screening operations, and leads in security decisions and incident responses.

Candidates should have prior supervisory security experience and meet the vacancy’s pay-band requirements. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required to support 24/7 operations.