Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Impactful Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Belknap, IL is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to maintain secure and efficient passenger screening.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement and be a U.S. citizen or national.

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 and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Belknap, IL is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to maintain secure and efficient passenger screening.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security decisions per TSA procedures.