Lead Transportation Security Officer - Security Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Saginaw (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers at Saginaw, MO. Lead checkpoints, assign duties, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers at Saginaw, MO. Lead checkpoints, assign duties, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations.