Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Whiting, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making rapid security decisions, and maintaining high standards of safety.

As a STSO, you will supervise officers across various screening activities, coordinate shifts, and communicate with TSA leadership and airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel or similar teams.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Whiting, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making rapid security decisions, and maintaining high standards of safety.

As a STSO, you will supervise officers across various screening activities, coordinate shifts, and communicate with TSA leadership and airport stakeholders.