Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Airport Operations

TSA Job Listings; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Springfield is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening teams. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. This role requires flexibility with shift work and overtime as needed.

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

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Springfield is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening teams. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. This role requires flexibility with shift work and overtime as needed.