Entry-Level STSO Supervisor: Transportation Screening Lead

TSA Job Listings; Highland (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Highland, KS seeks an STSO Supervisor to oversee passenger screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce procedures, and ensure consistency in security practices across checkpoints.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a leadership role. The position requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Supervision

Team leadership

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Highland, KS seeks an STSO Supervisor to oversee passenger screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce procedures, and ensure consistency in security practices across checkpoints.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a leadership role. The position requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.