Senior Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Spickard (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Spickard, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage teams and oversee screening operations at the airport. You will coordinate staffing, ensure compliance with TSA procedures, and lead during routine and security-driven situations.

The role requires leadership experience and the ability to make quick, informed judgments while coordinating with airport and TSA leadership. Federal employment and shift variability are expected.

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.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine staff concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Spickard, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage teams and oversee screening operations at the airport. You will coordinate staffing, ensure compliance with TSA procedures, and lead during routine and security-driven situations.

The role requires leadership experience and the ability to make quick, informed judgments while coordinating with airport and TSA leadership. Federal employment and shift variability are expected.