Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Quenemo, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise TSA staff at the airport. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and guiding teams through routine and security incidents.

Applicants typically must have related supervisory experience, be eligible for federal employment, and meet TSA medical and security requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility and status as current TSA employee may be required.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Quenemo, KS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise TSA staff at the airport. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and guiding teams through routine and security incidents.

Applicants typically must have related supervisory experience, be eligible for federal employment, and meet TSA medical and security requirements.