Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Northlake, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations through routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

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.
• Eligibility guidelines indicate many vacancies are limited to 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coaching

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Northlake, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations through routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.