Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Hiring Service; Fairfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fairfield, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and personnel. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role involves early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with duties adapting to the needs of the airport and TSA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Fairfield, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and personnel. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role involves early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with duties adapting to the needs of the airport and TSA.