Lead Transportation Security Officer – Ops & People Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Plainfield, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Leads. You will coordinate staffing, assign priorities, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, handling leave, responding to incidents, and preparing logs and briefings. Must meet federal requirements and be able to work varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or team leader in security settings preferred.
• Current TSA employee status may be required for some vacancies.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational info.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Plainfield, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Leads. You will coordinate staffing, assign priorities, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

Responsibilities include performance coaching, handling leave, responding to incidents, and preparing logs and briefings. Must meet federal requirements and be able to work varied shifts and overtime as needed.