Airport Security Operations Supervisor - Lead & Coach TSO

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Hume, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise multiple officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security protocols.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to manage shifts, training, and performance while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and coordinate staffing.

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 (TSA) in Hume, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise multiple officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security protocols.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to manage shifts, training, and performance while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily activities.