Senior Transportation Security Lead — Team & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Guttenberg, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to manage routine duties and fast-moving security situations.

Role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening, staff scheduling, and collaboration with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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, instruction, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision Making

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Guttenberg, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to manage routine duties and fast-moving security situations.

Role requires overseeing passenger and baggage screening, staff scheduling, and collaboration with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.