Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Security Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Fertile. You will lead teams across passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and ensure consistent security procedures while handling incidents and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months.
• Ability to train employees and provide performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and incident reports for management.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Fertile. You will lead teams across passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and ensure consistent security procedures while handling incidents and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure situations.