Airport Security Leadership - Supervisory TSA Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO). You will lead the screening of people and baggage, supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, and ensure policy compliance to safeguard aviation and other transportation modes.

You will make independent security decisions, manage daily operations, and contribute to incident reporting, training, and program development in a fast-paced DHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) or similar security teams.
• Ability to make quick, security-based decisions in high-stakes environments.
• Strong communication and training skills for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise security screening operations at Waterloo Regional Airport.
• Schedule personnel, assign work, and evaluate performance of subordinates.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with DHS/TSA on program requirements and security directives.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and incident reports for leadership and Law Enforcement.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Security screening

Policy development

Incident response

Staff coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO). You will lead the screening of people and baggage, supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, and ensure policy compliance to safeguard aviation and other transportation modes.

You will make independent security decisions, manage daily operations, and contribute to incident reporting, training, and program development in a fast-paced DHS environment.