Security Operations Supervisor: Transportation Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Indianola, IA. You will supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage across multiple checkpoints as needed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Indianola, IA. You will supervise a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage across multiple checkpoints as needed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.