Airport Screening Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Earlham (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Earlham, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security events.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be able to coordinate staffing, shifts, and training while maintaining

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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 staff rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Earlham, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure security procedures are followed consistently. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security events.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be able to coordinate staffing, shifts, and training while maintaining