Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elmwood, NE seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers in daily screening operations. The role involves staff assignment, shift coordination, performance coaching, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, incident response, and coordination with airport stakeholders and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work 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 employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental 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 in Elmwood, NE seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers in daily screening operations. The role involves staff assignment, shift coordination, performance coaching, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, incident response, and coordination with airport stakeholders and law enforcement.