TSA Supervisory Officer - Entry Level Security Career

TSA Job Listings; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSA Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations. You will apply TSA procedures to security screening, provide coaching, handle performance reviews, and respond to incidents while working varied shifts with potential overtime.

This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Leadership experience indicating ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Current TSA eligibility and ability to obtain security clearance.

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-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Decision making

Coaching and feedback

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSA Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations. You will apply TSA procedures to security screening, provide coaching, handle performance reviews, and respond to incidents while working varied shifts with potential overtime.

This role requires U.S.