Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Westside, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage at one or more checkpoints or related areas. You will use TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations and lead teams to maintain high performance in a dynamic environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor with workload distribution and coaching.
• Review eligibility and compliance requirements for TSA vacancies.

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, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Westside, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage at one or more checkpoints or related areas. You will use TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations and lead teams to maintain high performance in a dynamic environment.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security