Senior Airport Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSA screening operations at Elmwood. You will supervise a team of Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and ability to guide teams through routine and high‑risk situations, with a focus on continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.
• Experience with TSA procedures and incident responses is preferred.
• Ability to distribute workloads and train staff effectively.

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 operational data.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational decision-making

Communication

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSA screening operations at Elmwood. You will supervise a team of Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and ability to guide teams through routine and high‑risk situations, with a focus on continuous improvement of