Senior TSA Operations Supervisor Security & Staffing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Coralville, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and manage operations at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating check-point operations, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient screening.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Coralville, IA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and manage operations at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating check-point operations, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure secure and efficient screening.