Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Houghton (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houghton, IA. The role oversees screening operations, leads TSOs, and coordinates staffing across shifts to ensure secure, efficient airport screening.

Full-time appointment with varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays may apply. The STSO will supervise teams, review performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to implement TSA procedures and

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

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houghton, IA. The role oversees screening operations, leads TSOs, and coordinates staffing across shifts to ensure secure, efficient airport screening.

Full-time appointment with varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays may apply. The STSO will supervise teams, review performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to implement TSA procedures and