Airport Security Operations Lead (STS Supervisor)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Curlew, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at assigned checkpoints. This full-time role oversees officer performance and staffing, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, while meeting all federal requirements and working

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor and the ability to distribute workloads and train employees.

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 in Curlew, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at assigned checkpoints. This full-time role oversees officer performance and staffing, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, while meeting all federal requirements and working