Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Elmwood Park, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to

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

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Elmwood Park, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to