Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Petersburg (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Petersburg, NE is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

The position supervises officers across one or more screening checkpoints and related security activities, with varying shifts and

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 Petersburg, NE is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

The position supervises officers across one or more screening checkpoints and related security activities, with varying shifts and