Security Operations Lead – Airport Screening Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Red Cloud (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Red Cloud, NE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise a team of officers at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Responsibilities include staffing, performance coaching, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain secure, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Red Cloud, NE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise a team of officers at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Responsibilities include staffing, performance coaching, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain secure, efficient operations.