Senior Transportation Security Ops Lead

TSA Job Listings; Holden (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Holden, LA to supervise screening operations and lead frontline teams. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and guide decision-making in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience and proven leadership ability, with strong communication and judgment. This is a full-time federal role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring.
• Must review eligibility and complete background/security screening per TSA rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace 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 and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Holden, LA to supervise screening operations and lead frontline teams. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and guide decision-making in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized security experience and proven leadership ability, with strong communication and judgment. This is a full-time federal role with comprehensive benefits.