Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Cummings (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cummings, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role requires supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overnight as needed.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance.

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cummings, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations. The role requires supervising Officers and coordinating staffing, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overnight as needed.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.