Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations Coach

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at Lane, KS. The role involves managing passenger screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed across checkpoints.

The position requires substantial leadership experience and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and coach staff.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the active vacancy announcement.

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 is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at Lane, KS. The role involves managing passenger screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed across checkpoints.

The position requires substantial leadership experience and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and coach staff.