Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Guttenberg, IA, seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, overtime, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have supervisory or lead experience in security or related operations.

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, Guttenberg, IA, seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, overtime, and federal requirements.