Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Screening & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Tripoli, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, directing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing across shifts.

The position requires sound judgment and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with opportunities to coordinate with airport stakeholders and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Tripoli, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, directing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing across shifts.

The position requires sound judgment and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with opportunities to coordinate with airport stakeholders and