Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Allerton, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations while adapting to shift changes, holidays, or overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel and operations.
• Ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
• Clear communication and teamwork in fast-moving situations.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Security operations knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Allerton, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations while adapting to shift changes, holidays, or overtime as required.