Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure security procedures are carried out consistently in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise in routine and high-stress security situations.

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.
• Review eligibility and keep leadership duties within the stated pay-band level.

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 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 when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Pleasant, IA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure security procedures are carried out consistently in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise in routine and high-stress security situations.