Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Elsah, IL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating screening operations and staffing to ensure effective passenger and baggage screening under TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership ability, with potential shifts 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.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may be required.

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

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Elsah, IL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating screening operations and staffing to ensure effective passenger and baggage screening under TSA procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership ability, with potential shifts and overtime as needed.