Senior Transportation Screening Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Owensville, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage frontline personnel at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining efficient passenger screening

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Owensville, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage frontline personnel at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining efficient passenger screening