Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Casey, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine or high‑stress security situations.

You may oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. Expect variable shifts and potential overtime as part of federal service duties.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Casey, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine or high‑stress security situations.

You may oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. Expect variable shifts and potential overtime as part of federal service duties.