Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Whitewater, KS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise frontline officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to security incidents while coordinating with airport stakeholders

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; experience typically related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level.

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

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Whitewater, KS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise frontline officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to security incidents while coordinating with airport stakeholders