Lead Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO)

TSA Job Listings; Leonard (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Leonard, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication, and ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with flexibility for varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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, 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Leonard, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication, and ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with flexibility for varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.