Lead Airport Security Supervisor (TSO)

Transportation Security Jobs; Newell Township (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement/TSP

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Newell, IA. Lead and supervise a team of officers, assign workloads, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures and security requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning coordination of staffing, incident response, and operational briefings at the airport.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations and staff as a team leader.
• Ability to make security-based decisions and coordinate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry‑on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Newell, IA. Lead and supervise a team of officers, assign workloads, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures and security requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with responsibilities spanning coordination of staffing, incident response, and operational briefings at the airport.