Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bedford Park, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation‑security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Candidate must generally be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, 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 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 (TSA) in Bedford Park, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.