Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Randall (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Randall, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers and lead daily passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple checkpoints or screening activities.

This full-time position requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with opportunities to coordinate with airport staff

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations. Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Randall, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise officers and lead daily passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple checkpoints or screening activities.

This full-time position requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with opportunities to coordinate with airport staff