Lead Transportation Security Officer — Saint Lucas (Supervisory)

TSA Job Listings; St. Lucas (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Lucas, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing and ensuring TSA procedures are followed across assigned checkpoints.

The position is full-time and requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a team lead or supervisor is typically required.

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, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Lucas, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing and ensuring TSA procedures are followed across assigned checkpoints.

The position is full-time and requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.