Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Hanover, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage operations at multiple checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions using established procedures.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee shifts, incidents, and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, colour-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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 judgement.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Hanover, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage operations at multiple checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions using established procedures.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee shifts, incidents, and performance feedback.