Senior Supervisory TSA Officer — Security Ops & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Manhattan, IL. In this full-time role you will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in a fast-paced security environment.

You will assign work, review performance, respond to incidents, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and help improve screening efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months leading a team or supervising, capable of workload distribution and coaching.
• Current TSA employees eligible; review eligibility in vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work and coordinate rotations.
• Make security decisions per TSA procedures.
• Review performance and provide feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and reports.
• Coordinate with airport staff and law enforcement.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Manhattan, IL. In this full-time role you will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in a fast-paced security environment.

You will assign work, review performance, respond to incidents, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and help improve screening efficiency.