Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Screening

TSA Job Listings; Essex (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Essex, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. You will supervise TSOs, assign workloads, and ensure performance through coaching and development, while addressing leave requests and workplace concerns.

The role involves decision-making under TSA procedures, collaboration with airport and law-enforcement partners, and readiness to

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations.
• Experience as a Work Leader or Supervisor with workload distribution and coaching.
• Current or eligible TSA employee status may apply to 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, 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Essex, IA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. You will supervise TSOs, assign workloads, and ensure performance through coaching and development, while addressing leave requests and workplace concerns.

The role involves decision-making under TSA procedures, collaboration with airport and law-enforcement partners, and readiness to