Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead & Protect

TSA Job Listings; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Job Listings in Henning, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires good judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or equivalent leadership roles.
• Strong decision-making and ability to manage routine and high-pressure situations.
• Exemplary communication to coordinate staff and convey security procedures.

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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Operational judgment

Communication

Job description

TSA Job Listings in Henning, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires good judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and security-critical situations.