Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Perry (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) at Perry, KS. The role supervises officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage for secure airport operations.

Qualified applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and leadership, with eligibility aligned to the specified

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) at Perry, KS. The role supervises officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage for secure airport operations.

Qualified applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and leadership, with eligibility aligned to the specified