Lead Transportation Security Officer — Security Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transport Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Paola, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to act decisively during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations as required for the vacancy.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, to distribute workloads and mentor staff.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the active vacancy announcement for eligibility.

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, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee/workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transport Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Paola, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to act decisively during routine operations and security incidents.