Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Chicago, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, supervise checkpoint operations, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employee status may be required.

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, 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
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Chicago, IL seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, supervise checkpoint operations, and make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.