Senior Transportation Security Officer - Team Leader & Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Saint Albans (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Saint Albans, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at the airport. The role requires guiding procedures, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant security screening.

Candidates should have 1+ year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and demonstrate strong judgment, communication, and leadership under

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare briefings, logs, reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Operational supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Saint Albans, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at the airport. The role requires guiding procedures, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant security screening.

Candidates should have 1+ year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and demonstrate strong judgment, communication, and leadership under