Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Des Moines, IA seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead to oversee screening operations and staff. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across checkpoints.

This role requires federal employment conditions, readiness for varying shifts, and adherence to security procedures. Applicants typically have documented leadership experience and the ability to respond to incidents

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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 Des Moines, IA seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead to oversee screening operations and staff. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across checkpoints.

This role requires federal employment conditions, readiness for varying shifts, and adherence to security procedures. Applicants typically have documented leadership experience and the ability to respond to incidents