Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fort Atkinson, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and transportation-security activities. The role involves supervising teams, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures across multiple checkpoints or baggage operations.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts possibly

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to allocate workload, train staff, and manage performance.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fort Atkinson, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and transportation-security activities. The role involves supervising teams, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures across multiple checkpoints or baggage operations.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts possibly