Lead Transportation Security Officer - Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Kaw City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Kaw City, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role involves supervising TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical operations.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, and holidays as

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Kaw City, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role involves supervising TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical operations.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, and holidays as