Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Improve Screening

TSA Job Listings; Cushing (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

TSA Job Listings in Cushing, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately at the airport.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations, with readiness to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, 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.

Skills

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

TSA Job Listings in Cushing, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed accurately at the airport.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations, with readiness to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.