Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Caruthersville, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role involves managing Security Officers, ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening, and enforcing TSA procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, incident response, and reporting.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Caruthersville, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role involves managing Security Officers, ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening, and enforcing TSA procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include staffing coordination, incident response, and reporting.