Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Fertile Township (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

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fertile, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to manage and lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, respond to incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with airport personnel and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Willing to work varying shifts, overtime, and holidays.
• Previous TSA experience is a plus.

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 in Fertile, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to manage and lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, respond to incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with airport personnel and TSA leadership.