Airport Security Supervisor – Lead TSA Officer

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gowrie, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport screening checkpoints. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations and meet federal employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement and have at least six months in a leadership role.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Operational oversight

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Gowrie, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport screening checkpoints. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations and meet federal employment