Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Edson, Kansas. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor; leadership may overlap with security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility section.

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

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Edson, Kansas. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.