Airport Screening Ops Lead — Team Coach & Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Lake View (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lake View, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will assign work, coordinate staffing, review performance, and prepare briefings while collaborating with airport partners and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead TSO.
• Ability to lead, train, and sustain performance; review eligibility as needed.

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 employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lake View, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise officers at multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will assign work, coordinate staffing, review performance, and prepare briefings while collaborating with airport partners and TSA leadership.