Security Operations Lead - TSA Screening & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Taylor Ridge, IL, is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate screening operations, assign work, and ensure coverage across shifts, evaluating performance and guiding teams in security procedures.

The position emphasizes decision-making, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Varies by vacancy; review eligibility for permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team supervision

Shift coordination

Decision making

Coaching & feedback

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Taylor Ridge, IL, is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate screening operations, assign work, and ensure coverage across shifts, evaluating performance and guiding teams in security procedures.

The position emphasizes decision-making, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient and secure operations.