Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in East Galesburg, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise staff while upholding security procedures.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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.
• Must 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, 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

Staff supervision

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Security ops

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in East Galesburg, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise staff while upholding security procedures.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.