Transportation Security Lead - Team Oversight & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Fonda, IA, is seeking a supervisory role in transportation-security operations. The position involves overseeing TSA screening teams and managing daily screening duties, staffing, and incident responses.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and maintain records.

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.
• Review eligibility and ensure leadership experience aligns with the pay-band level.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefs, logs, incident reports, and communications for management.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Fonda, IA, is seeking a supervisory role in transportation-security operations. The position involves overseeing TSA screening teams and managing daily screening duties, staffing, and incident responses.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and maintain records.