Airport Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Dunkerton, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a TSA security team at the airport. The role involves directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring screening procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Dunkerton, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a TSA security team at the airport. The role involves directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring screening procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.