Senior TSA Supervisor - Airport Security Ops

TSA Careers Center; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Urbandale, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more screening points. You will make security-based decisions, provide coaching, and ensure procedures are followed.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, with applicable shifts including mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a security or operations setting.
• Ability to supervise and coach employees on performance and procedures.
• Strong judgment and communication during routine and incident situations.

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, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Security procedures

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Urbandale, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more screening points. You will make security-based decisions, provide coaching, and ensure procedures are followed.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents, with applicable shifts including mornings, evenings,