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Supervisory Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Des Moines, IA $75K – $98K Apply by Oct 13, 2026 Compliance Inspection And Support ESTJINTJISTJISTP
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. Make an impact; join DHS.
What You'll Do
- →This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- →As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes.
- →You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology.
- →In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement.
- →Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
- →Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
- →Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
- →Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
- →Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
- →Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
- →Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
- →Supervisory/Managerial: duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.
Requirements
- ✓Possess U.S.
- ✓Citizenship or be a U.S.
- ✓Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- ✓Complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
- ✓Obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
- ✓Pass pre-employment Drug Screening AND you will be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
- ✓Selective Service registration is required.
- ✓Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
- ✓Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular Maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear.
- ✓No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear Be able to distinguish principal colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray).
- ✓Note: Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
- ✓Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.
- ✓This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position.
- ✓This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5f8568c0-555b-4c47-9b81-b101b2a0b751
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