Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screenings

TSA Job Listings; Flat Rock (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Federal retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Flat Rock, IL, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. The role emphasizes supervision, quick decision-making, and coordination with field teams to maintain secure, efficient aviation screening.

Ideal candidates bring experience in coordinating check-point activities, coaching personnel, and handling incident responses while adhering to federal security standards and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Flat Rock, IL, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. The role emphasizes supervision, quick decision-making, and coordination with field teams to maintain secure, efficient aviation screening.

Ideal candidates bring experience in coordinating check-point activities, coaching personnel, and handling incident responses while adhering to federal security standards and