Transportation Security Lead Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Dow City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dow City, IA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure coverage in a fast-paced security environment.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing improvements to procedures and staffing.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employment eligibility may be required for many vacancies.

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 and operational information.
• 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

Supervisory skills

Operational coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dow City, IA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure coverage in a fast-paced security environment.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, reviewing performance, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing improvements to procedures and staffing.