Airport Screening Ops Supervisor & Team Leader

TSA Job Listings; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Harris, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team at the airport, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA procedures while maintaining performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, typically related to TSA or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor; ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve workplace concerns.

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Clear communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Harris, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team at the airport, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA procedures while maintaining performance and safety standards.