Airport Security Operations Supervisor - Screening Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Bernard (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Bernard, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams overseeing passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

This full-time on-site role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility in the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Communication

Judgment/Decision-making

Supervisory experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Bernard, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams overseeing passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

This full-time on-site role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.