Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Truro, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport.

This full-time position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations while ensuring TSA procedures are applied consistently.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; six months as a work 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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Truro, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport.

This full-time position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations while ensuring TSA procedures are applied consistently.