Airport Security Ops Supervisor — Lead Screening Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Vinton, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and strong communication to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently across multiple screening points and shifts.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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, information, observation, and 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 emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Vinton, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and strong communication to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently across multiple screening points and shifts.