Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Itasca, IL. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in security settings and are prepared to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime if required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees may have eligibility preferences.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Itasca, IL. The role oversees screening operations, coordinates staffing, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in security settings and are prepared to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime if required.