Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

FSA

Employee assistance

Career development

Tuition support

Transit subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Callao, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger screening, baggage screening, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and incident information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational 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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Callao, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.