Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Lindenhurst (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lindenhurst, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, consistent security procedures while coordinating staffing and operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Eligible candidates will have supervisory experience, strong judgment, and clear communication, with duties including shift coordination, performance reviews, and incident response.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.
• Citizenship or eligibility requirements for TSA employment and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lindenhurst, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, consistent security procedures while coordinating staffing and operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Eligible candidates will have supervisory experience, strong judgment, and clear communication, with duties including shift coordination, performance reviews, and incident response.