Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSA Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ayr, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage while applying TSA procedures and professional judgment.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development 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 and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ayr, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage while applying TSA procedures and professional judgment.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.