Senior TSO: Lead & Oversee TSA Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in White Hall, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate scheduling, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations (e.g., TSO/Lead TSO).
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies target current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section in the vacancy.

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 decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in White Hall, IL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate scheduling, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader