TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, based at Rockford, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, manage staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport personnel and TSA leadership to ensure procedures are followed and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading a team of Transportation Security Officers and coordinating staffing.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Review performance, provide coaching, and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, based at Rockford, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, manage staffing, review performance, and coordinate with airport personnel and TSA leadership to ensure procedures are followed and