Security Operations Leader - Shift-Based, Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support where applicable

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Forrest, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, apply TSA procedures, and provide coaching and guidance to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work as required by federal

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to lead, assign work, and coach staff while maintaining security procedures.

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 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 in Forrest, IL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, apply TSA procedures, and provide coaching and guidance to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work as required by federal