Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Saint Louis, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will supervise Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints, with duties extending to incident response and performance coaching.

The role requires leadership, decisive judgment, and clear communication to ensure secure, efficient operations, including coordination with airport stakeholders and

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 vacancies may be limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the 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, Department of Homeland Security, Saint Louis, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will supervise Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints, with duties extending to incident response and performance coaching.

The role requires leadership, decisive judgment, and clear communication to ensure secure, efficient operations, including coordination with airport stakeholders and