Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sandwich, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise TSA staff, assign work, and coordinate coverage while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and operational disruptions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader or supervisor (at least 6 months).
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is typical.
• Current TSA employees commonly prioritized.

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 rotations and coverage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sandwich, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise TSA staff, assign work, and coordinate coverage while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and operational disruptions.