Lead Transportation Security Officer: Supervisory & Screening Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Protection, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with variable shifts, weekends, or overtime according to

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor demonstrating workload distribution and training.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint 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.

Skills

Supervision

Operational leadership

Communication

Security procedures

Team coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Protection, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with variable shifts, weekends, or overtime according to