TSA Supervisory Officer — Lead Screening & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Bushnell (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bushnell, NE, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage security. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to steer activities during routine and security-critical situations at a busy airport.

The position entails scheduling flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safeguarding

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Supervision

Operational decision making

Staff coordination

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bushnell, NE, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage security. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to steer activities during routine and security-critical situations at a busy airport.

The position entails scheduling flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safeguarding