Senior TSA Airport Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fox Valley, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screen operations.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security incidents. Candidates typically have prior TSA experience and are prepared for varied shifts and overtime in federal service.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fox Valley, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screen operations.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security incidents. Candidates typically have prior TSA experience and are prepared for varied shifts and overtime in federal service.