Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Ops & Mentoring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan ( retirement )

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wilmington, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires handling varied shifts, overtime, and federal holiday coverage. Candidates should have supervisory experience and knowledge of TSA processes, ensuring consistent and secure airport

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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.
• 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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wilmington, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires handling varied shifts, overtime, and federal holiday coverage. Candidates should have supervisory experience and knowledge of TSA processes, ensuring consistent and secure airport