Security Operations Lead — Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, at Wolf Lake, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations and manage staff across shifts. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet agency requirements; duties may involve

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship and background requirements per TSA policy (U.S. citizen or national).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgments.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, at Wolf Lake, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations and manage staff across shifts. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet agency requirements; duties may involve