Senior TSA Supervisor — Lead Airport Security

Transportation Security Jobs; Mount Ayr (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ayr, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily activities, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns.

Responsibilities include directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, making security-based decisions, reviewing performance, and coordinating

Qualifications

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

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

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ayr, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily activities, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns.

Responsibilities include directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, making security-based decisions, reviewing performance, and coordinating