Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - TSA Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking a full-time supervisor for Transportation Security Operations in Moulton, IA. The role involves overseeing TSA screening teams and ensuring efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening across shifts.

The position requires leadership experience, ability to manage workloads, and cooperation with airport partners. Benefits include federal employment conditions and potential overtime per vacancy announcements.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color‑perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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 Jobs is seeking a full-time supervisor for Transportation Security Operations in Moulton, IA. The role involves overseeing TSA screening teams and ensuring efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening across shifts.

The position requires leadership experience, ability to manage workloads, and cooperation with airport partners. Benefits include federal employment conditions and potential overtime per vacancy announcements.