Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Franklin Park, IL invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer positions. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to maintain safety and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage lines.

The role requires clear leadership, good judgment, and ability to handle fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• Must be available for duty during certain emergencies.

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.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Attention to detail

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Franklin Park, IL invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer positions. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to maintain safety and efficiency across checkpoints and baggage lines.

The role requires clear leadership, good judgment, and ability to handle fast-moving security situations.