Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Tuition support

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Benedict, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing screening operations at the airport.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Benedict, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing screening operations at the airport.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.