Lead TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid federal holidays

Federal retirement plan (TSP)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Teutopolis, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will oversee officers and lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening at the airport, coordinating staffing, and guiding security decisions per TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership, judgment, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, with varied shifts and possible overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship or national status and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Teutopolis, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will oversee officers and lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening at the airport, coordinating staffing, and guiding security decisions per TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership, judgment, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, with varied shifts and possible overtime.