Lead Transportation Security Officer — Checkpoint Ops Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory role in Des Moines, IA. You will oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, directing screening operations and staff scheduling in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

This position requires at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and a proven ability to train and coach teams, manage performance, and respond to incidents or

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally 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 temporary 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 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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory role in Des Moines, IA. You will oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, directing screening operations and staff scheduling in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

This position requires at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and a proven ability to train and coach teams, manage performance, and respond to incidents or