Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Saint John (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in St John, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires making critical security decisions and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, scheduling coverage, coaching staff, and responding to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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 St John, KS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires making critical security decisions and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, scheduling coverage, coaching staff, and responding to security incidents.