Lead Transportation Security Officer Airport Screening Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisor to manage Transportation Security Officers at Davenport, CA. You will oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of supervisory experience and the ability to coach staff, assess performance, and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and 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, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisor to manage Transportation Security Officers at Davenport, CA. You will oversee screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of supervisory experience and the ability to coach staff, assess performance, and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies.