STS Supervisor: Lead Security Ops, Newell, IA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Newell, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee both personnel and process execution. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership across varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Newell, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and oversee both personnel and process execution. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership across varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight,