Lead Transportation Security Officer – Guide Screenings

TSA Hiring Center; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for Irving, IL. STSOs manage personnel and daily screening decisions, supervising Officers and Lead Officers while coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with leadership duties across potentially multiple screening checkpoints and related security activities at the airport.

Qualifikationen

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Aufgaben

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

Jobbeschreibung

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for Irving, IL. STSOs manage personnel and daily screening decisions, supervising Officers and Lead Officers while coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with leadership duties across potentially multiple screening checkpoints and related security activities at the airport.