Senior Transportation Security Officer: Supervisory Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs seeks candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles within the Transportation Security Administration, DHS. The position involves leading TSA officers and coordinating screening operations at the assigned airport, with responsibilities including staffing, incident response, and supervision.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs seeks candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles within the Transportation Security Administration, DHS. The position involves leading TSA officers and coordinating screening operations at the assigned airport, with responsibilities including staffing, incident response, and supervision.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include