Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Hinckley (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hinckley, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing to maintain security procedures.

The role requires good judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security‑critical situations, including

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience 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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hinckley, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing to maintain security procedures.

The role requires good judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security‑critical situations, including