Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Screening & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Winside, NE is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport.

This full-time position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents, with duties including supervising officers and overseeing passenger and baggage screening.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• At least 18 years old when applying.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• May be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Winside, NE is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport.

This full-time position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents, with duties including supervising officers and overseeing passenger and baggage screening.