TSA Screening Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Preston, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and leadership.

Responsibilities include managing responses to incidents, directing operations, and communicating with stakeholders while maintaining security standards

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.

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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Procedural knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Preston, IA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and leadership.

Responsibilities include managing responses to incidents, directing operations, and communicating with stakeholders while maintaining security standards