Lead Transportation Security Officer - Operations & Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a full-time supervisory position in Assumption, IL. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers, overseeing screening operations for passengers and cargo, and coordinating staff coverage and workflow to maintain security standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership work; current TSA employees are often prioritized.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility often limited to current TSA employees; review the vacancy announcement requirements.

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, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Operations coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a full-time supervisory position in Assumption, IL. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers, overseeing screening operations for passengers and cargo, and coordinating staff coverage and workflow to maintain security standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership work; current TSA employees are often prioritized.