Sr. Transportation Security Supervisor: Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sheridan, IL, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations across passenger and baggage screening functions.

The role requires coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, and responding effectively to incidents and disruptions. A strong leader with sound judgment and clear communication is essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience needed to supervise transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, 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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sheridan, IL, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations across passenger and baggage screening functions.

The role requires coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, and responding effectively to incidents and disruptions. A strong leader with sound judgment and clear communication is essential for success in this full-time position.