Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops & People

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead at Kensett, IA. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating screenings, and directing staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints or screening operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and experience leading teams in security environments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six 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, 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 (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead at Kensett, IA. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating screenings, and directing staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints or screening operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and experience leading teams in security environments.