STS Supervisor: Lead Screening Ops & Security Leadership

TSA Careers Center; Cunningham (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Cunningham, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents while maintaining consistent TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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

TSA Careers Center in Cunningham, KS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents while maintaining consistent TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.