Transportation Security Supervisor — Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Springfield is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role focuses on coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and guiding daily security decisions in a fast-changing environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, operational planning, and effective communication to ensure consistent, high-quality security screening across assigned checkpoints and shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience is often gained while working as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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 and operational information
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Springfield is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role focuses on coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and guiding daily security decisions in a fast-changing environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, operational planning, and effective communication to ensure consistent, high-quality security screening across assigned checkpoints and shifts.