Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (Federal)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Brookfield, IL to oversee screening operations and supervision of Officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, review performance, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, demonstrating workload distribution and coaching abilities.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Brookfield, IL to oversee screening operations and supervision of Officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, review performance, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or overtime.