Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wilmette, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, and readiness to respond

Qualifications

• At least one year of supervisory experience in security operations.
• Ability to coordinate staffing across shifts.
• Strong judgment and communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee screening operations (passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo)
• Assign work and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures 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

Operational leadership

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wilmette, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, and readiness to respond