Airport Security Team Lead — TSA Supervisor

Travel Security Careers; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Melrose Park, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints, baggage operations, and other security activities. You will oversee staffing, coordinate coverage, and apply TSA procedures in dynamic environments.

Required is strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations. Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor convincing ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Eligibility considerations: U.S. citizen and successful background checks per TSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Melrose Park, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints, baggage operations, and other security activities. You will oversee staffing, coordinate coverage, and apply TSA procedures in dynamic environments.

Required is strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations. Eligibility includes U.S.