Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Lead & Elevate Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Elwin, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, assign work, and respond to security incidents to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role calls for leadership, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and background checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility advantage; review the active vacancy.

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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Elwin, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, assign work, and respond to security incidents to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role calls for leadership, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and background checks.