Airport Screening Supervisor | Lead TSO & Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Cylinder, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The STSO will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently at the assigned airport.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; ability to obtain security clearance.

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, 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 (TSA) in Cylinder, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

The STSO will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently at the assigned airport.