Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Whittington, IL is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure routine and critical operations run smoothly. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and communicating with airport and law enforcement partners.

Shifts may include early mornings, overnights, weekends, or 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Whittington, IL is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure routine and critical operations run smoothly. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and communicating with airport and law enforcement partners.

Shifts may include early mornings, overnights, weekends, or holidays.