Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Develop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Polo, IL. In this role you’ll supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full-time position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Polo, IL. In this role you’ll supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full-time position requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.