Airport Screening Operations Lead

Transportation Security Careers; Dixon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of procedures at assigned airports.

As an STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, review performance, manage daily operations, and respond to security incidents while adhering to federal requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for six months or more.
• Review eligibility requirements in 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

Team supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of procedures at assigned airports.

As an STSO, you will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, review performance, manage daily operations, and respond to security incidents while adhering to federal requirements.