Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Hull, IL. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and related activities.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security teams and met the pay-band criteria. The position requires flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as needed.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Hull, IL. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and related activities.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security teams and met the pay-band criteria. The position requires flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as needed.