Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Plan Ops

TSA Job Listings; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Charles, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across checkpoints, baggage screening, and related activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Duties include staffing coordination, decision-making per TSA protocols, and ongoing performance coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and understand TSA vacancy requirements; current TSA employees may have eligibility considerations.

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

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Charles, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across checkpoints, baggage screening, and related activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Duties include staffing coordination, decision-making per TSA protocols, and ongoing performance coaching.