Airport Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Operations

TSA Job Listings; Galva (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Galva, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and adherence to security protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience requirements indicate at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Demonstrated ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Galva, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should be prepared for varying shifts, overtime, and adherence to security protocols.