Airport Security Supervisor: Transportation Screening Lead

TSA Careers Center; Tabor (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for the Tabor, IA area. The role involves supervising multiple screening teams, coordinating staffing, and upholding TSA security procedures at passenger and baggage checkpoints.

Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are essential for routine and complex security operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Communication

Team supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for the Tabor, IA area. The role involves supervising multiple screening teams, coordinating staffing, and upholding TSA security procedures at passenger and baggage checkpoints.

Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are essential for routine and complex security operations.