TSA Supervisory Officer — Lead Airport Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in German Valley, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient checks.

Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Work Leader, Team Leader, or Supervisor preferred.
• Supervisory experience with TSA-like staffing and coverage is advantageous.

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 employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in German Valley, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient checks.

Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations are essential.