Transportation Security Officers Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Public Safety Officer Lead - Swedish Hospital - Nights

Company: Endeavor Health

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

A valid driver’s license. Required license and/or certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire.

Customer Experience Video Scout (Travel Required)

Company: Reality Based Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

Valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation. Comfort and enjoyment with extended travel and independent work.

Senior Product Manager - Sugar

Company: Batory Foods

Location: Rosemont, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

Become fluent in differing product line cost models and develop an understanding of product line margin structures with ability to quote the Sales Team as…

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Company: State of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 18, 2025

Responsibilities include maintaining systems to ensure wire transfers of monies to and from the US Treasury, preparing cash control journals, researching…

Senior Manager, IT Finance Transformation

Company: Master Lock

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jul 17, 2025

Lead the implementation of financials-related functional and technical design, configuration, development, and support for continuous improvements and Oracle…

AWS Certified Cloud Architect

Company: Column Technical Services

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 17, 2025

Our customer offers a chance to design and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions while collaborating with forward-thinking clients.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Chainlink Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

We adhere to the GitOps approach to infrastructure and state management. Ability to develop software outside of the scope of typical infrastructure requirements…

HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER III (Lieutenant)

Company: Cook County Health & Hospitals System

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of…

Security officer/driver

Company: Kates Detective Agency

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 17, 2025

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This position involves patrolling client properties, ensuring safety, and driving company vehicles as part of…

Customer Experience Representative - ICS

Company: J.B. Hunt

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

This position will exemplify a customer-centric spirit to develop and maintain excellent customer relationships as well as maximize business potential.

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Company: DoorDash

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 17, 2025

Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a full-time gig, delivering with DoorDash gives…

Sr Analyst, Incident Response

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 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…

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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