Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Anchor, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at multiple checkpoints as required. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations, with duties including workload distribution, training, and performance

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Operations planning

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Anchor, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at multiple checkpoints as required. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations, with duties including workload distribution, training, and performance