Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Warren Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Warren, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign workloads, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in transportation-security settings, with the ability to coordinate with airport personnel and respond to incidents, while managing

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility.

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

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Warren, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign workloads, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in transportation-security settings, with the ability to coordinate with airport personnel and respond to incidents, while managing