Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Coal City, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness to oversee varied shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime.

Applicants typically require at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility considerations for TSA

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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 in Coal City, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness to oversee varied shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime.

Applicants typically require at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility considerations for TSA