Lead Transportation Security Officer

TSA Careers Center; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Tinley Park, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate security screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign tasks, and ensure efficient screening of passengers and baggage in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires applying TSA procedures, reviewing performance, and coordinating with internal teams and airport partners. This is a full-time, on-site position with a pay band SV-F and hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or similar roles.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee screening operations for passengers and baggage.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions following TSA procedures and incident data.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Tinley Park, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate security screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign tasks, and ensure efficient screening of passengers and baggage in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires applying TSA procedures, reviewing performance, and coordinating with internal teams and airport partners. This is a full-time, on-site position with a pay band SV-F and hourly compensation.