Senior TSA Supervisor: Security Ops Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Westville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Westville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations, oversee teams, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make rapid security-based decisions.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. Federal benefits and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and be a current TSA employee or eligible to apply according to the vacancy announcement.

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 employee concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Westville, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations, oversee teams, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make rapid security-based decisions.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. Federal benefits and career development opportunities are available.