Senior Transportation Security Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid annual leave

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer in Chillicothe, IL. The role leads Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates coverage across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, with a track record of coaching and performance management.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Work Leader or Supervisor is preferred.
• Understand TSA procedures and security operations; lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Work coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer in Chillicothe, IL. The role leads Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates coverage across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, with a track record of coaching and performance management.