Senior TSA Supervisor — Lead Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Almena (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Almena, KS to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at the airport screening checkpoints.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, make security-based decisions, and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and staff development.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee screening operations for passengers, baggage, or cargo.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Almena, KS to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at the airport screening checkpoints.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, make security-based decisions, and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and staff development.