Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in New Bedford, IL to lead screening operations and supervise officers, ensuring safety and efficiency in passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.

Applicants should have relevant federal experience and leadership ability, with duties including training, performance feedback, and incident response. The role is full-time with shift flexibility and opportunities to improve screening procedures and staffing.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the 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 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

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in New Bedford, IL to lead screening operations and supervise officers, ensuring safety and efficiency in passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.

Applicants should have relevant federal experience and leadership ability, with duties including training, performance feedback, and incident response. The role is full-time with shift flexibility and opportunities to improve screening procedures and staffing.