Lead TSA Security Operations Supervisor

Airport Security Hiring; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mossville, IL seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer lead to oversee screening operations and staffing. You will assign work, coordinate rotations, review performance, respond to incidents, and prepare management communications.

The role requires at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months of team leadership; eligibility for federal employment and ability to obtain security clearance are required. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Security operations

Supervisory experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mossville, IL seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer lead to oversee screening operations and staffing. You will assign work, coordinate rotations, review performance, respond to incidents, and prepare management communications.

The role requires at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months of team leadership; eligibility for federal employment and ability to obtain security clearance are required. U.S.