Senior TSA Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Prospect Heights (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Prospect Heights, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee daily checks of passenger and baggage screening. This full-time role requires guiding teams, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include performance reviews, coaching, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain high security and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy before applying if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Manage passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review performance, coach, and provide developmental feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Prospect Heights, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee daily checks of passenger and baggage screening. This full-time role requires guiding teams, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include performance reviews, coaching, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain high security and efficient operations.