Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Cobden, IL. The role includes supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, with duties spanning passenger and baggage screening and incident response.

The position requires leadership experience in security settings, a background in transportation-security operations, and eligibility for TSA employment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Cobden, IL. The role includes supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, with duties spanning passenger and baggage screening and incident response.

The position requires leadership experience in security settings, a background in transportation-security operations, and eligibility for TSA employment.