Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Coach Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory position in Hoffman Estates, IL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger, baggage, and cargo screening operations, and coordinating rotations and coverage.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in supervising transportation‑security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor involving workload distribution, training and performance monitoring.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies prioritize current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish 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 address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security operations

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory position in Hoffman Estates, IL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger, baggage, and cargo screening operations, and coordinating rotations and coverage.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership experience.