TSA Supervisory Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Garden City, KS. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating screening operations, and ensuring accurate, consistent security procedures at the airport.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, incident response, performance coaching, and collaboration with airport partners and law-enforcement as needed.

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 (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Garden City, KS. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating screening operations, and ensuring accurate, consistent security procedures at the airport.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, incident response, performance coaching, and collaboration with airport partners and law-enforcement as needed.