Lead Transportation Security Officer – Supervisory Role

TSA Careers Center; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates for Crystal Lake, IL. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and leading teams to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage shifts, shifts, and emergencies while maintaining vigilant operational standards.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience may be gained during same period as security experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must meet background investigation and security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo screening.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Operational supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates for Crystal Lake, IL. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, and leading teams to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage shifts, shifts, and emergencies while maintaining vigilant operational standards.