Senior Transportation Security Lead (Screening Ops)

TSA Careers Center; Colona (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits including health, and

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Colona, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role includes assigning workloads, ensuring security procedures are followed, and coordinating with airport and law-enforcement partners.

The position requires supervisory experience within transportation-security operations and the ability to manage performance, conduct coaching, and handle

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Typically requires six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Coaching

Performance Reviews

Operational Oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Colona, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role includes assigning workloads, ensuring security procedures are followed, and coordinating with airport and law-enforcement partners.

The position requires supervisory experience within transportation-security operations and the ability to manage performance, conduct coaching, and handle