Lead Transportation Security Officer — Dynamic Security Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program (Thrift)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

applicable premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Bevier, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience in security operations and be able to coordinate resources, supervise shifts, and uphold TSA procedures. Federal benefits and a structured career path are available.

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.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, 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.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Bevier, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience in security operations and be able to coordinate resources, supervise shifts, and uphold TSA procedures. Federal benefits and a structured career path are available.