Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

TSA Job Listings; Dewey (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dewey, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations at the airport. You will supervise officers, oversee screening processes, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dewey, IL, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations at the airport. You will supervise officers, oversee screening processes, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.