Senior STSO Lead — Airport Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Soldier Township (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Soldier, IA. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage at the assigned checkpoint(s).

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience, strong leadership, and practical knowledge of TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is common.
• Familiarity with TSA procedures, security requirements, and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoint(s).
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and address workplace concerns.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Team supervision

Staff coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Soldier, IA. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage at the assigned checkpoint(s).

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience, strong leadership, and practical knowledge of TSA procedures.