Airport Screening Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Allowance for uniforms

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening teams in Kaneville, IL. The role supervises officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage to ensure security procedures are followed.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to supervising TSA officers or lead TSA officers is typical.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance and address concerns.

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
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening teams in Kaneville, IL. The role supervises officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage to ensure security procedures are followed.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.