Lead Transportation Security Officer – Checkpoint Leadership

Airport Security Careers; Garden Prairie (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and federal holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life

Federal retirement plan + TSP

Overtime and premium pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Airport Security Careers is recruiting Lead and Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for airports in Garden Prairie. These positions offer a path into leadership of security operations, with TSA-led training to build leadership capabilities.

Openings cover Garden Prairie and nationwide, with starting pay reported as $25.00–$50.00 per hour and annual compensation in the $52,000–$80,000+ range. Schedule is shift-based, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in fast-paced security environments.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise screening teams
• Ensure TSA compliance
• Train and mentor officers
• Manage checkpoint operations

Job description

Airport Security Careers is recruiting Lead and Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for airports in Garden Prairie. These positions offer a path into leadership of security operations, with TSA-led training to build leadership capabilities.

Openings cover Garden Prairie and nationwide, with starting pay reported as $25.00–$50.00 per hour and annual compensation in the $52,000–$80,000+ range. Schedule is shift-based, including nights, weekends and holidays.