Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO). You will lead the screening of people and baggage, supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, and ensure policy compliance to safeguard aviation and other transportation modes.

You will make independent security decisions, manage daily operations, and contribute to incident reporting, training, and program development in a fast-paced DHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) or similar security teams.
• Ability to make quick, security-based decisions in high-stakes environments.
• Strong communication and training skills for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise security screening operations at Waterloo Regional Airport.
• Schedule personnel, assign work, and evaluate performance of subordinates.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with DHS/TSA on program requirements and security directives.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and incident reports for leadership and Law Enforcement.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Security screening

Policy development

Incident response

Staff coaching

Job description

Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Key Responsibilities

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes.

You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology.

In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.

Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel. Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.

Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors. Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.

Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed. Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors. Supervisory/Managerial: duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.

This includes, but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization; supervising employees performing special program work; and serving as the supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or other transportation terminal.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 - $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.