Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Chicago

TSA Careers Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chicago seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise operations, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining security and efficiency.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading a team, distributing workloads, and coaching staff.
• Applicants should review eligibility and pay-band requirements in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage 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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Chicago seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise operations, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining security and efficiency.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.