Senior Transportation Security Lead - People & Ops Manager

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Renault, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in both routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be able to coordinate with airport stakeholders while maintaining TSA procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team lead, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be given priority per the 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, operational information, observation, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Renault, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in both routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be able to coordinate with airport stakeholders while maintaining TSA procedures and standards.