Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Alleman, IA, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and manage screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents and disruptions.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• This leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 (TSA) in Alleman, IA, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and manage screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents and disruptions.