Lead Transportation Security Officer - Ops Leader

Airport Security Jobs Center; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Lead Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise STSOs and Lead TSOs, allocate staffing, and maintain security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead through routine operations and security incidents, coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees preferred.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Lead Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise STSOs and Lead TSOs, allocate staffing, and maintain security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead through routine operations and security incidents, coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.