Lead Transportation Security Officer (Entry Level)

TSA Job Listings; Savannah (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Savannah, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport, supervise officers and coordinate staffing, ensuring security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to incidents, and work with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership to maintain effective security operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Savannah, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport, supervise officers and coordinate staffing, ensuring security procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to incidents, and work with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership to maintain effective security operations.