Security Operations Lead — Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Poplar Grove, IL seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. This full-time opportunity involves directing screening operations, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions.

Candidates should have experience supervising security personnel, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Poplar Grove, IL seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. This full-time opportunity involves directing screening operations, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions.

Candidates should have experience supervising security personnel, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.