Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Ops (Rockford)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Rockford to lead screening operations and staff. The role involves directing TSA personnel, coordinating assignments, and ensuring adherence to security procedures at the airport.

Applicants should have demonstrated leadership experience in transportation-security settings and be able to handle evolving situations with clear communication and sound judgment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of vacancy announcements for applicability.

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

Staff supervision

Decision making

Clear communication

Team leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Rockford to lead screening operations and staff. The role involves directing TSA personnel, coordinating assignments, and ensuring adherence to security procedures at the airport.

Applicants should have demonstrated leadership experience in transportation-security settings and be able to handle evolving situations with clear communication and sound judgment.