Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Slater, CO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints and security activities. This role demands judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and demonstrate the ability to assign workloads, train staff, and maintain performance records.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles.
• 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.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Slater, CO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints and security activities. This role demands judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and demonstrate the ability to assign workloads, train staff, and maintain performance records.