Senior Transportation Security Officer – Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Brownstown (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Brownstown, IL to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves leading a team of officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires experience supervising security operations and meeting employment prerequisites, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement and be a U.S. citizen or national.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Brownstown, IL to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves leading a team of officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires experience supervising security operations and meeting employment prerequisites, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or overtime.