TSA Supervisory Security Officer — Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Federal retirement plan (Thrift Saving

Paid leave & federal holidays

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Oakwood, IL is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate checkpoint operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, assign work, review performance, and respond to security incidents while maintaining federal standards.

Applicants typically need one year of specialized security experience and at least six months in a supervisory role; willingness to work varied

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance.

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

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Oakwood, IL is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate checkpoint operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, assign work, review performance, and respond to security incidents while maintaining federal standards.

Applicants typically need one year of specialized security experience and at least six months in a supervisory role; willingness to work varied