Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Clermont, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS/O) to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints.

The role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents and emergencies. Fulltime, on-site employment with federal benefits and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Strong judgment and ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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 and observations.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Clermont, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS/O) to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints.

The role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents and emergencies. Fulltime, on-site employment with federal benefits and shift flexibility.