Senior TSA Security Lead - Airport Screening & Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Carpentersville, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead Screening Operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints. You will make security-based decisions, review performance, train staff, and respond to incidents.

This role requires US citizenship, background clearance, and availability for varying shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Background investigation and security clearance required.
• Availability for varying shifts, overtime, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Carpentersville, IL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead Screening Operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints. You will make security-based decisions, review performance, train staff, and respond to incidents.

This role requires US citizenship, background clearance, and availability for varying shifts and overtime.