TSA Supervisory Security Officer — Lead Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in West Des Moines seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate shifts. The role calls for sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will make security-based decisions, review performance, handle incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in West Des Moines seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate shifts. The role calls for sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will make security-based decisions, review performance, handle incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.