Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Salix (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Salix, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security situations.

Typical duties include supervising officers, overseeing screening checkpoints, assigning tasks, coaching staff, handling emergencies, and coordinating with TSA leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations: typically at least one year of specialized experience.
• Leadership experience: at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility: may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the active vacancy announcement.

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 Salix, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security situations.

Typical duties include supervising officers, overseeing screening checkpoints, assigning tasks, coaching staff, handling emergencies, and coordinating with TSA leadership and