Senior Transportation Security Leader – Airport Ops

TSA Job Listings; Quinter (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Quinter, KS. The role involves leading teams, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations. Travel and overtime may be required in line with federal schedules.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor is 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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coordination

Decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Quinter, KS. The role involves leading teams, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations. Travel and overtime may be required in line with federal schedules.