Senior Transportation Security Lead - Screen-Ops Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Emmetsburg, IA. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient checks of passengers and baggage.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage operations across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Desirable experience distributing workloads and coaching staff.

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, instruction, and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Emmetsburg, IA. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient checks of passengers and baggage.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage operations across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and overtime as needed.