Security Operations Lead – Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Overland Park, KS is seeking a security supervisory professional to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding performance, and responding to incidents while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have one year of supervisory experience in security operations and at least six months of leadership roles, with readiness for shift variation and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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 in Overland Park, KS is seeking a security supervisory professional to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding performance, and responding to incidents while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have one year of supervisory experience in security operations and at least six months of leadership roles, with readiness for shift variation and overtime.