Airport TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Operations & People

TSA Careers Center; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Carpentersville, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers, coordinating staffing and coverage. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, emergencies, and shift changes while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Experience typically includes at least one year in security operations and six months of leadership; shifts may include early

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise security staff and coordinate screening operations.

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

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Carpentersville, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers, coordinating staffing and coverage. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, emergencies, and shift changes while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Experience typically includes at least one year in security operations and six months of leadership; shifts may include early