Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Screen Ops Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Hurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking supervisory staff for Transportation Security Officers. The role oversees screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates coverage while applying TSA procedures and maintaining security standards.

Candidates should have prior supervisory experience in security operations, with responsibilities including performance coaching, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Minimum 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Team coordination

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking supervisory staff for Transportation Security Officers. The role oversees screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates coverage while applying TSA procedures and maintaining security standards.

Candidates should have prior supervisory experience in security operations, with responsibilities including performance coaching, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.