Senior Transportation Security Leader - Oversee Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Danbury, NE. The role requires leading screening operations, coordinating staff, and making TSA-based security decisions.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating with airport stakeholders. Candidates should meet the experience requirements and be ready for varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have six months as a work leader or supervisor, with ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Many vacancies target current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the official announcement.

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 and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Emergency response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Danbury, NE. The role requires leading screening operations, coordinating staff, and making TSA-based security decisions.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating with airport stakeholders. Candidates should meet the experience requirements and be ready for varying shifts and overtime as needed.