Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Girard, TX, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires clear judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have significant supervisory experience in transportation-security contexts and be able to manage workloads, train teams, and respond to incidents while maintaining U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations or similar teams.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and maintain records.
• Clear judgment and strong communication in fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at checkpoints.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate coverage and rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and feedback on performance and conduct.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare briefings, logs, reports, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Girard, TX, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires clear judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have significant supervisory experience in transportation-security contexts and be able to manage workloads, train teams, and respond to incidents while maintaining U.S.