Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carson, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening activities.

The role requires judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Federal benefits and shift flexibility are available as part of the role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Carson, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening activities.

The role requires judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Federal benefits and shift flexibility are available as part of the role.