Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops & Team

Transportation Security Jobs; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bettendorf, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

The position is full-time within the SV-F pay band, with potential shift variations including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and address workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security decisions using TSA procedures, incident information, observation, and professional judgment.
• 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 Bettendorf, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

The position is full-time within the SV-F pay band, with potential shift variations including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.