Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oyens, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise and develop a team of Officers and Lead Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, addressing operational needs, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

The position requires prior supervision experience in security operations and a track record of effective leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Careful review of eligibility sections in the official vacancy announcement is advised.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operation briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders 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 Oyens, IA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise and develop a team of Officers and Lead Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, addressing operational needs, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

The position requires prior supervision experience in security operations and a track record of effective leadership.