Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dieterich, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff coordination. The role involves supervising officers, managing baggage and passenger screening activities, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading or supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers is typically required.

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 and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dieterich, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff coordination. The role involves supervising officers, managing baggage and passenger screening activities, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents on a full-time basis.