Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (federal)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Goodfield, IL. The role leads screening teams, coordinates passenger and baggage-screening operations, and ensures procedures are followed consistently.

Applicants should have prior supervision experience and TSA-related operational knowledge, with flexibility for varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor (at least 6 months) showing workload distribution and coaching.
• Review eligibility and position requirements in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Goodfield, IL. The role leads screening teams, coordinates passenger and baggage-screening operations, and ensures procedures are followed consistently.

Applicants should have prior supervision experience and TSA-related operational knowledge, with flexibility for varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.