Lead Transportation Security Officer — Security Ops & People Leadership

TSA Job Listings; Thawville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Thawville, IL. This full-time role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, operations, and security procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality screening.

Applicants must have related supervisory experience and meet the agency's eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility and requirements outlined in the official vacancy announcement.

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Thawville, IL. This full-time role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, operations, and security procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality screening.

Applicants must have related supervisory experience and meet the agency's eligibility requirements.