Supervisory Transportation Security Officer — Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Calumet, IA to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient, secure airport operations.

The role requires seasoned leadership, strong judgment, and clear communication to manage routine operations and fast-moving security situations at the assigned

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• 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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Calumet, IA to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient, secure airport operations.

The role requires seasoned leadership, strong judgment, and clear communication to manage routine operations and fast-moving security situations at the assigned