Airport Security Operations Lead (TSO Supervisor)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Winterset, IA is seeking qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise Officers and Lead Officers, manage staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed at screening points.

The role involves directing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating rotations, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and addressing incidents, with federal benefits and a focus on flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 Winterset, IA is seeking qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise Officers and Lead Officers, manage staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed at screening points.

The role involves directing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating rotations, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and addressing incidents, with federal benefits and a focus on flexible scheduling.