Lead Transportation Security Ops Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hayti, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates coverage, requiring leadership and enforcement of TSA procedures.

The position demands experience supervising TSOs, coordinating with stakeholders, and making security-based decisions, with a focus on performance coaching, daily operations, and rapid response to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) or Lead TSO is typically required.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate 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 when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hayti, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role oversees screening operations, assigns work, and coordinates coverage, requiring leadership and enforcement of TSA procedures.

The position demands experience supervising TSOs, coordinating with stakeholders, and making security-based decisions, with a focus on performance coaching, daily operations, and rapid response to incidents.