Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Payson, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations at the airport. The role requires guiding a team of officers, ensuring accurate procedures, and maintaining safety and efficiency.

Applicants should meet experience requirements and be prepared for variable shifts, overtime, and federal schedule considerations. Full-time appointment is offered with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for TSA employee requirements.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, 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) in Payson, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations at the airport. The role requires guiding a team of officers, ensuring accurate procedures, and maintaining safety and efficiency.

Applicants should meet experience requirements and be prepared for variable shifts, overtime, and federal schedule considerations. Full-time appointment is offered with federal benefits.