Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Security Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Liberty, KS seeks experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical incidents.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and airport stakeholders. Fulltime appointment with shift flexibility and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to train and guide staff, review performance, and coordinate coverage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, set 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Liberty, KS seeks experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security-critical incidents.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and airport stakeholders. Fulltime appointment with shift flexibility and federal benefits.