Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Alma (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Alma, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and support teams across passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have experience in transportation-security leadership, strong judgment, and clear communication to manage routine and high-pressure security situations. Role may require varied shifts and adherence to federal standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy.

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 and judgment.
• 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, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Alma, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and support teams across passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have experience in transportation-security leadership, strong judgment, and clear communication to manage routine and high-pressure security situations. Role may require varied shifts and adherence to federal standards.