Senior TSA Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Rockwell City, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role may require working early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

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.
• Eligibility considerations for current TSA employees; review active vacancy announcements.

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, operational information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Coaching

Emergency response

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Rockwell City, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role may require working early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.