Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Ops

TSA Careers Center; Belleville (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits (health, dental, etc)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program access

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Belleville, KS, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and fast-moving security situations.

The position involves supervising officers at one or more screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and coordinating with airport stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement and follow TSA rules.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Belleville, KS, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and fast-moving security situations.

The position involves supervising officers at one or more screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and coordinating with airport stakeholders as needed.