Lead Transportation Security Officer | Shift-Ready Leader

TSA Careers Center; Ramsey (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Ramsey, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at airports. This position may require rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as dictated by the vacancy, with formal leadership responsibilities.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

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.
• Review eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Ramsey, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at airports. This position may require rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as dictated by the vacancy, with formal leadership responsibilities.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.