Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations at Gifford, IL. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with clear judgment.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory security experience and at least 6 months as a leader. Shifts may vary; federal benefits apply for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.

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 rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Operations oversight

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations at Gifford, IL. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with clear judgment.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory security experience and at least 6 months as a leader. Shifts may vary; federal benefits apply for full-time roles.