Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Northfield, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at airport stations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine tasks and security incidents.

As an STSO, you may oversee multiple checkpoints, assign shifts, review performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to assign work, monitor performance, and provide coaching.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Northfield, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at airport stations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine tasks and security incidents.

As an STSO, you may oversee multiple checkpoints, assign shifts, review performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve procedures.