Senior Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lincoln seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead a team at the airport. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Strong communication and leadership are required to oversee multiple checkpoints, respond to incidents, and provide coaching and feedback. Full-time position with federal employment benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Must meet pay-band level and is often limited to current 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, information, observation and 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 personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff scheduling

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lincoln seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead a team at the airport. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Strong communication and leadership are required to oversee multiple checkpoints, respond to incidents, and provide coaching and feedback. Full-time position with federal employment benefits is offered.