Airport Security Supervisor: Lead TSOs & Critical Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in White City, KS, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily airport passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires overseeing a team, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to procedures while guiding teams through routine and security-sensitive situations.

Ideal candidates will have experience supervising security operations, strong judgment, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader or supervisor helps.
• Eligibility to review and assign workloads and train staff.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in White City, KS, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily airport passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires overseeing a team, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to procedures while guiding teams through routine and security-sensitive situations.

Ideal candidates will have experience supervising security operations, strong judgment, and the ability to communicate