Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Bonnots Mill (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Bonnots Mill, MO. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Strong judgment, communication, and leadership are essential for fast-moving security situations. The role includes overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and

Qualifications

• Applicants need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• 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) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Bonnots Mill, MO. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Strong judgment, communication, and leadership are essential for fast-moving security situations. The role includes overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and