Airport Security Supervisor: Lead TSA Ops & Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Springfield, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at the airport. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in high-stakes environments.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, strong judgment, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and manage performance.

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 and operating information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Springfield, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at the airport. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in high-stakes environments.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, strong judgment, and the ability to respond to incidents.