Security Screening Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Caldwell, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and ongoing operational needs, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Permanent or eligible TSA employees may have priority eligibility.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Caldwell, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and ongoing operational needs, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.