Senior Transportation Security Officer - Airport Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Benson, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during routine and emergency situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor of security personnel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.

Skills

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Benson, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during routine and emergency situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and leadership abilities.