Transportation Security Officers Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Management & Sales Training Program

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Location: Ottawa, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS in Jewel – Part Time Retail Merchandiser

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Location: Aurora, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS Retail Services is seeking a Reset Merchandiser. The role involves ensuring the latest products match the new plan, offering flexibility with Monday - Friday work, and opportunities for growth. The position offers $16.00 per hour, no weekends, early access to earned wages, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be 18+, have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the physical ability to lift up to 25lbs.

SAS in Jewel – Part Time Retail Merchandiser

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Location: Calumet City, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS Retail Services is seeking a Reset Merchandiser. The role involves ensuring the latest products match the new plan, offering flexibility with Monday - Friday work, and opportunities for growth. The job pays $16.00 per hour, provides paid training, and offers benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance. Candidates must be 18+, have reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license, capable of physical work involving moving, bending, and lifting up to 25lbs.

Management & Sales Training Program (Madison/Rockford)

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Location: Belvidere, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an 18-24 month entry-level position designed to prepare individuals for a Store Management role. The program includes 6-8 weeks of intensive training, followed by a typical 44-hour workweek. Participants will collaborate with store management, oversee a million-dollar business, and learn all aspects of operations, sales, and strategy. The training equips participants with skills for a successful career in management and professional sales, offering limitless career opportunities and leadership development. Sherwin-Williams values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Retail Data Collector

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Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS in Jewel – Part Time Retail Merchandiser

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Location: Minooka, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS Retail Services is seeking a Reset Merchandiser. The role involves ensuring the latest products match the new plan, offering flexibility with Monday - Friday work, and opportunities for growth. The job pays $16.00 per hour, provides paid training, and offers benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance. Candidates must be 18+, have reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license, capable of physical work involving moving, bending, and lifting up to 25lbs.

SAS in Jewel – Part Time Retail Merchandiser

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Location: Schaumburg, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS Retail Services is seeking a Reset Merchandiser. The role involves ensuring the latest products match the new plan, offering flexibility with Monday - Friday work, and opportunities for growth. Benefits include $15.00 per hour, no weekends, early access to earned wages, and comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable of lifting up to 25lbs, and has reliable transportation.

SAS in Jewel – Part Time Retail Merchandiser

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Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

SAS Retail Services is seeking a Reset Merchandiser. The role involves ensuring the latest products match the new plan, offering flexibility with Monday - Friday work, and opportunities for growth. Benefits include $15.00 per hour, no weekends, early access to earned wages, and comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable of lifting up to 25lbs, and has reliable transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Transportation Security Officers at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level officers earn between $35,000 and $45,000 annually, depending on airport size and state bonuses. Mid‑level officers, such as those with 2–5 years of experience or who manage ETD teams, typically receive $45,000 to $60,000. Senior officers—often 5+ years, supervising patrol shifts or coordinating with federal agencies—can earn $60,000 to $80,000 or more, especially at major hubs like JFK or LAX.
What skills and certifications are required to become a Transportation Security Officer?
Candidates must complete the TSA Security Officer training program and obtain the TSA Security Officer certification (TSA‑112). Additional certifications that boost employability include Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) certification, Advanced Threat Analysis (ATA) credentials, and first‑aid/CPR. Core skills include threat‑detection proficiency, knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, biometric screening, strong communication, and the ability to operate X‑ray and CT scanners.
Is remote work available for Transportation Security Officer positions?
While most Transportation Security Officer roles require on‑site presence at airports, rail terminals, or maritime facilities, certain positions such as Threat Intelligence Analysts, Training Coordinators, and compliance audit specialists can work remotely. These roles typically use secure VPNs to access TSA databases, conduct virtual training sessions, and analyze threat feeds.
What career progression paths exist for Transportation Security Officers?
A typical path starts as a Ground Screening Officer, advances to Senior Officer overseeing shifts, then to Patrol Officer or Threat Analyst roles. From there, officers may move into supervisory positions—Security Manager or TSA Officer—managing multiple terminals. Long‑term careers can lead to managerial roles within TSA’s National Security Division, corporate security leadership at airlines, or consulting positions with private security firms.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Transportation Security Officers?
Key trends include the integration of AI‑driven threat detection that analyzes passenger behavior patterns in real time, the deployment of drone surveillance for perimeter security, and the adoption of contactless biometric boarding to reduce queue times. TSA’s new regulations on high‑speed rail security and the push for unified data platforms across transportation modes are also creating new specialty roles for officers skilled in data analytics and cross‑agency coordination.

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