Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at the Hennepin, IL location. The role involves supervising a team of officers, coordinating screening operations, and making security decisions to ensure consistent and accurate procedures.

The position requires leadership capabilities, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, or holidays as announced.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for current TSA employees.

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.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at the Hennepin, IL location. The role involves supervising a team of officers, coordinating screening operations, and making security decisions to ensure consistent and accurate procedures.

The position requires leadership capabilities, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, or holidays as announced.