Airport Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Grandview, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires directing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and handling incidents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Grandview, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires directing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and handling incidents.