Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory, Flexible Shifts

Transportation Security Jobs; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Overland Park, KS seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams.

You will assign work, review performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures; willingness to work varying shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Overland Park, KS seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams.

You will assign work, review performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures; willingness to work varying shifts and overtime as required.