Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Lead TSO)

Transportation Security Jobs; Iowa; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cedar, IA is seeking a supervisory role to oversee TSA screening operations. This fulltime position offers a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 per hour.

You will assign work, supervise officers, coordinate rotations, and collaborate with airport stakeholders. Expect varying shifts, overtime, and the chance to contribute to security operations under TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor (6+ months) with workload distribution and coaching.
• Must review the eligibility section of the vacancy and ensure TSA qualifications are met.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Training

Staff management

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cedar, IA is seeking a supervisory role to oversee TSA screening operations. This fulltime position offers a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 per hour.

You will assign work, supervise officers, coordinate rotations, and collaborate with airport stakeholders. Expect varying shifts, overtime, and the chance to contribute to security operations under TSA procedures.