Strategic Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Oakley, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and uphold TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security incidents.

You will supervise officers and coordinate staffing, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• Six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the 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

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Communication

Emergency response

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Oakley, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and uphold TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security incidents.

You will supervise officers and coordinate staffing, assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.