Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fiatt, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise TSA staff, and coordinate daily personnel coverage. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves directing passenger and baggage screening across checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed, and maintaining high

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication

Staffing coordination

Security procedures knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Fiatt, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise TSA staff, and coordinate daily personnel coverage. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves directing passenger and baggage screening across checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed, and maintaining high