Lead TSA Officer – Team & Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Fairfield, IA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and real-time response to security situations while ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

Successful candidates will supervise screening operations, assign work, and communicate decisions clearly.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, 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 briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Operational decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Fairfield, IA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and real-time response to security situations while ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

Successful candidates will supervise screening operations, assign work, and communicate decisions clearly.