Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Washburn, IL seeks a supervisory leader to manage Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations. You will assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient coverage and high security standards.

Responsibilities include decision-making per TSA procedures, coaching staff, handling leave requests, and preparing incident reports.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security-operations.
• Experience related to supervision of TSA officers is preferred.
• Ability to distribute workload, train staff and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage screening operations and ensure procedures are followed.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, TSA leadership and law enforcement when needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory Experience

Operations Oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Washburn, IL seeks a supervisory leader to manage Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations. You will assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient coverage and high security standards.

Responsibilities include decision-making per TSA procedures, coaching staff, handling leave requests, and preparing incident reports.