Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Crestline (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Crestline, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across shifts and locations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations in a security-focused environment.

You will prepare briefings, manage personnel, assign workloads, and collaborate with airport partners

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for current TSA employment eligibility.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Crestline, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across shifts and locations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations in a security-focused environment.

You will prepare briefings, manage personnel, assign workloads, and collaborate with airport partners