Airport Security Operations Lead - Screening & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Sully, IA is looking for a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and manage teams of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including coordination with airport stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor relevant to security operations.
• Eligibility considerations for federal TSA vacancies and pay-band requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and incident information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Sully, IA is looking for a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and manage teams of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including coordination with airport stakeholders as needed.