Transportation Security Officers Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Public Safety Officer

Company: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

State Driver’s license upon hire. Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for…

Product Analyst

Company: CI Financial Corp.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Demonstrated expertise and certifications in Salesforce or willingness to obtain administrator/consultative certification within 90 days.

Sr Analyst, Strategic Sourcing

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…

Overnight Unarmed Hotel Security Officer (PT) Site #34

Company: Stark Security Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Ensure that guests sign in upon arrival and exit. Make guests aware of rules that must be adhered to. Occasional - reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing,…

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: The Marmon Group LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

You will act as a technical leader and project driver across multiple business units, leveraging your CI expertise to identify improvement opportunities,…

Temporary Online Program Manager

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 18, 2025

Coordinate and support all technical aspects of live Zoom sessions including scheduling, facilitation, breakout room management, and troubleshooting.

Truck Driver

Company: Atlas Toyota Material Handling, LLC

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Hold a valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record. Experience and certification in the operation of forklifts and aerial lift equipment.

Director of Marketing & Events

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 18, 2025

Experience developing and implementing integrated marketing strategies, including digital, print, and social media components.

Lead Associate Principal, Network Engineering

Company: Options Clearing Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 18, 2025

This role is responsible for supporting, administrating and overseeing network support, design and analysis of new and existing architectures, routing/switching…

Manager Employee Communications

Company: CME Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Developing and executing communications strategies to support corporate strategy and assist business division heads in driving alignment and achieving results.

Associate, Marketing & Graphic Design

Company: Momento

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Manage relationships and workloads of our graphic design and video contractors. Create a social media strategy and execute on that strategy.

Security Officer

Company: Security Professionals Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Be friendly, welcoming, and helpful to guests and employees. The ideal candidate will have security experience, PERC card, 20 hour security certification.

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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