Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Arcadia, Indiana is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to supervise frontline officers and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations in a fast-moving security environment.

Responsibilities include directing staffing, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures, training staff, and producing briefings and reports for

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidate 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Arcadia, Indiana is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to supervise frontline officers and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations in a fast-moving security environment.

Responsibilities include directing staffing, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures, training staff, and producing briefings and reports for