Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Goreville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams across multiple checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and ensure efficient, secure, and compliant screening processes.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Goreville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams across multiple checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and ensure efficient, secure, and compliant screening processes.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.