Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in White Hall, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations.

The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed. Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to work varied shifts, with federal benefits available.

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 and maintain required background security clearance.
• Able to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and federal holidays.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in White Hall, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations.

The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed. Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to work varied shifts, with federal benefits available.