Airport Screening & Security Ops Lead (STS Supervisor)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Americus, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise staff, coordinate scheduling, and ensure security procedures are applied with sound judgment. This full-time role offers $25.00–$50.00 per hour (SV-F) and requires at least one year of specialized security leadership experience plus six months in a supervisory role.

Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Includes leadership responsibilities for multiple officers and coordination of staffing.

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 and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Staff scheduling

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Americus, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise staff, coordinate scheduling, and ensure security procedures are applied with sound judgment. This full-time role offers $25.00–$50.00 per hour (SV-F) and requires at least one year of specialized security leadership experience plus six months in a supervisory role.

Applicants must be U.S.