Senior Transportation Security Lead | Flexible Shifts

TSA Job Listings; Bridgeport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Bridgeport, IL, seeks a supervisory professional to oversee screening operations and lead teams of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

The role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and making security-based decisions. Applicants should understand the full scope of federal screening procedures and be prepared for varying schedules and overtime when required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations (e.g., TSO/Lead TSO).
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements as specified 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, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Suggest improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Bridgeport, IL, seeks a supervisory professional to oversee screening operations and lead teams of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

The role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and making security-based decisions. Applicants should understand the full scope of federal screening procedures and be prepared for varying schedules and overtime when required.