TSA Security Ops Lead — Supervise Screening

TSA Careers Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Putnam, IL is seeking a supervisory role to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The position oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates rotations to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and a minimum six months as a work leader, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees or those eligible for appointment.

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, 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

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Operational judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Putnam, IL is seeking a supervisory role to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The position oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, assigns workloads, and coordinates rotations to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and a minimum six months as a work leader, with responsibilities including