Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Magnolia (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Magnolia, IL seeks an STSO to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, performance coaching, and coordination with airport stakeholders while

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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, Magnolia, IL seeks an STSO to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, performance coaching, and coordination with airport stakeholders while