Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Security Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package (health, dent

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security,Papillion, NE, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, overtime, and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor and be able to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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,Papillion, NE, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, overtime, and emergency situations.