Senior Transportation Security Lead | Ops Oversight & Mentorship

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sumner, IL, seeks a supervisory professional to lead TSA screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role emphasizes decision-making using TSA procedures and strong leadership to coach and develop teams. Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Eligibility review per the active TSA vacancy announcement.

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 observations.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervise officers

Oversee screening ops

Assign work

Coaching and development

Incident response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Sumner, IL, seeks a supervisory professional to lead TSA screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role emphasizes decision-making using TSA procedures and strong leadership to coach and develop teams. Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a