Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Ute, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, manage performance, and respond to incidents in a fast-moving security environment.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine operations and emergencies.

Qualifications

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

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, observation and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Ute, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, manage performance, and respond to incidents in a fast-moving security environment.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine operations and emergencies.