Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hopedale, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role leads screening teams across passenger and baggage operations, directing staffing, and ensuring consistent security procedures.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for six months or more.
• Review of eligibility and pay-band requirements per TSA vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and handle routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to procedures, staffing, and operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hopedale, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role leads screening teams across passenger and baggage operations, directing staffing, and ensuring consistent security procedures.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.