Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elkhart, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure accurate, consistent security procedures are followed during routine operations and security incidents.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Must meet medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Elkhart, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure accurate, consistent security procedures are followed during routine operations and security incidents.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.