Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in La Grange is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams at assigned checkpoints. Roles involve directing daily security duties, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel, be prepared for varying shifts, and meet federal requirements including background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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

Supervision

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in La Grange is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams at assigned checkpoints. Roles involve directing daily security duties, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel, be prepared for varying shifts, and meet federal requirements including background checks and drug screening.