Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Soldier, KY. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily decisions for efficient and secure airport screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Positions may involve varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA or related personnel experience is common for these vacancies.

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

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Soldier, KY. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily decisions for efficient and secure airport screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Positions may involve varied shifts and overtime as needed.