Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Anita, IA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, supervising daily screening operations, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The position requires oversight of passenger and baggage screening, assignment of workloads, and response to incidents or emergencies, with eligibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.
• Strong judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Anita, IA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, supervising daily screening operations, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The position requires oversight of passenger and baggage screening, assignment of workloads, and response to incidents or emergencies, with eligibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.