Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Divernon (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Divernon, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires directing a security-focused team and making critical decisions under fast-moving conditions.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime and holidays, in a federal

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles is typical for qualifying at the pay-band level.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint 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.

Skills

Supervise Officers

Staff coordination

Security procedures

Decision making

Communication skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Divernon, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires directing a security-focused team and making critical decisions under fast-moving conditions.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime and holidays, in a federal