Security Operations Leader — Transportation Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ireton, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves assigning workloads, coaching staff, and coordinating coverage across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

The position emphasizes decision making, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain security effectiveness.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current or former TSA employees may be preferred depending on vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Team leadership

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ireton, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves assigning workloads, coaching staff, and coordinating coverage across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

The position emphasizes decision making, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain security effectiveness.