Senior Transportation Security Officer - Operations & People Lead

TSA Careers Center; French Village (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in French Village, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage daily decisions at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while maintaining strict security standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or team lead in public safety or security recommended.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in French Village, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage daily decisions at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while maintaining strict security standards across shifts.