Senior TSA STSO: Lead Security Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Mason City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Mason City, IA. In this full-time role you supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures.

Candidates need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to respond to incidents. The position offers federal benefits, scheduling flexibility, and the SV-F pay band.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles preferred.
• Must meet pay-band level and typically have at least six months as a work leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Mason City, IA. In this full-time role you supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures.

Candidates need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to respond to incidents. The position offers federal benefits, scheduling flexibility, and the SV-F pay band.