Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening & Team Ops

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Lamar, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, conduct briefings, and respond to incidents.

Applicants should meet the experience and eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship and background checks.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may have priority eligibility.

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 judgement
• 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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Lamar, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, conduct briefings, and respond to incidents.

Applicants should meet the experience and eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship and background checks.