Senior Transportation Security Leader (Shifts & Ops)

Transportation Security Jobs; Liberty (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Liberty, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise frontline officers at one or more checkpoints.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime depending on vacancy and schedule.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles.
• Leadership experience showing workload distribution and coaching abilities.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Liberty, KS is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and supervise frontline officers at one or more checkpoints.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime depending on vacancy and schedule.