Security Operations Lead: Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Kaiser (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Kaiser, Missouri, seeks a supervisory officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This full-time role requires coordinating shifts, directing workflow, and applying TSA procedures to keep airport operations secure.

You will monitor performance, provide coaching, review incidents, and collaborate with airport partners and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement.

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 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

Team leadership

Scheduling

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Kaiser, Missouri, seeks a supervisory officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This full-time role requires coordinating shifts, directing workflow, and applying TSA procedures to keep airport operations secure.

You will monitor performance, provide coaching, review incidents, and collaborate with airport partners and TSA leadership.